![]() World News | Researchers confirm safety of kidney donations Los Angeles Times After the procedure, the donors live as long or longer than those in the general population. By Thomas H. Maugh II People who donate a kidney to a sick friend or relative live at least as long as others in the general population and may live somewhat ... Live kidney donors do not die sooner: study Donating a kidney doesn't shorten donor's life Study shows live kidney donation is safe |