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Israel, America and ADHD
Why are rates of the disorder skyrocketing in both countries? Israeli researchers have some theories.

Why are rates of the disorder skyrocketing in both countries? Israeli researchers have some theories.
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This Women Owned Startup Is Reshaping Egg Donation
Cofertility is ‘leading the way for a more transparent and ethical the entire industry to become more transparent and ethical,’ says cofounder Halle Tecco.

Cofertility is ‘leading the way for a more transparent and ethical the entire industry to become more transparent and ethical,’ says cofounder Halle Tecco.
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The Journey From Loss to Healing
Grief is a universal experience, but grieving is a uniquely personal experience.

Grief is a universal experience, but grieving is a uniquely personal experience.
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Helping Children Deal With Trauma
Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.
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A Perfect Match: Donating a Kidney to a Stranger
Every day in America, 13 people die waiting for a kidney. Often their best hope—their only hope—is to find a living donor.

Every day in America, 13 people die waiting for a kidney. Often their best hope—their only hope—is to find a living donor.

Sexual Harassment Takes a Toll on Health

From mental health issues to physical illnesses, medical studies have linked sexual harassment to health concerns that can follow women throughout their lives

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Helping Victims of Sexual Violence at Bat Ami

by Wendy Elliman

Hadassah's Bat Ami center assists those who have been sexually violated to internalize that they were guiltless victims and that the abuse they suffered was criminal.

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Hadassah Immunologist Saves Israeli Boy from Life-threatening Light Allergy

by Larry Luxner | JTA

The 12-year-old patient has a rare condition known as solar urticaria that makes him allergic to light.

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The Microbiome, a Key to Treating Disease

by Rachel Pomerance Berl

The buzzword in health these days is the microbiome, the microscopic bacteria, fungi and viruses on and in our bodies that may help decode a range of maladies.

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Treating Liver Disease

by Wendy Elliman

Hadassah's liver unit treats 7,000 people each year. With expanded facilities, it can treat even more patients suffering from ailments in this all-important organ.