NFL Shock: Dr. Steven Goldberg on Nick Mangold’s Sudden Death & the Silent Threat of Kidney Disease

The sports world is mourning the tragic loss of former New York Jets center Nick Mangold, who passed away at just 41 — less than two weeks after revealing he was battling kidney disease.

Dr. Steven Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer at HealthTrackRx, joins NewsNation to unpack what went wrong and why kidney disease often goes undetected — even in elite athletes who appear to be in peak health.

In this segment, Dr. Goldberg breaks down:
⚠️ How kidney disease can progress silently until it’s too late
💉 The connection between dehydration, supplements, and kidney strain in athletes
🏈 What the NFL and sports medicine need to change about long-term player health
🩺 Early warning signs that everyone — not just athletes — should watch for

This is a wake-up call about the hidden dangers of kidney disease and the need for proactive testing, smarter recovery strategies, and real conversations about men’s health.

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