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Dennis Johnson: How Healthy Habits Can Hold Off Kidney Complications

  By Elaine Porterfield Special to The Medium Dennis Johnson got the news from his doctor more than three decades ago: something was happening to his kidneys....

Living With Kidney Disease: Charlette Duckett’s Personal Story

It hit me after the birth of my second child: kidney failure. I knew I was at risk because I had lupus, a chronic...

Local Health Officials Warn Of Public Exposures To Measles

Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in an infant who was in several locations in King County during the contagious period....

Kidney Health Fest For African American Families To Take Place This Saturday

   This Sat., June 22 Northwest Kidney Centers will hold its 11th annual Kidney Health Fest for African American Families, featuring free health screenings, education,...

Perseverance And Family Support Help Diabetes And Kidney Patient See The Future

By Cynthia Flash Special to The Medium       The unspoken message Jackie Brown remembers hearing from the time she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at...

Renowned Leader In Kidney Research: There Is A Link Between Cardiovascular Disease And Kidney...

By Francie Fitzpatrick Special to The Seattle Medium When Michael E. Wiley, Sr. found out his kidneys were failing in 2000, he knew he needed...

Jannine Young: Being Athletic Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Health Issues

By Cynthia Flash Special To The Seattle Medium       Jannine Young had been a healthy athlete her whole life. She played basketball for the University of...

Kidney Health Fest For African American Families Aims To Educate The Community On Kidney...

   The Northwest Kidney Centers will hold its 11th annual Kidney Health Fest for African American Families from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  on...

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The Michael Jackson Biopic Is A Drama Both Onscreen And Off

The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," was warmly received in Gary, Indiana, where the pop superstar grew up, and was attended by members of the Jackson family, including his nephew Jaafar, who stars in the film, and his eldest son Prince.