If you have seen recent articles about life expectancy declining in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years, one thing might have stopped you in your tracks. While researchers dont know exactly what has contributed to the decline, they do know that mortality rates for certain diseases have increased. They include heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease.

Kidney disease. The largest public health issue you have probably never heard about. Its the silent killer that very few people are aware of. Its not a topic of water cooler conversations or casual dinners. More importantly, its probably not a topic at your primary doctors office.