Vaccines are widely considered by the medical community to be one of the greatest achievements in public health.
- Health + MedicineWhy Vaccines Matter
Vaccines are widely considered by the medical community to be one of the greatest achievements in public health.
Israeli SceneThe Promised Land of Medical MarijuanaWith eight farms authorized to cultivate marijuana and pending legislation to ease access to the drug, Israel’s cannabis industry is one of the most advanced in the world.
With eight farms authorized to cultivate marijuana and pending legislation to ease access to the drug, Israel’s cannabis industry is one of the most advanced in
Health + MedicineA ‘Champion of Change’ for Cystic FibrosisThrough her precision medicine advocacy, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff is working to defeat cystic fibrosis—and racing to save her life.
Through her precision medicine advocacy, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff is working to defeat cystic fibrosis—and racing to save her life.
Health + MedicineCenter of OperationsHadassah’s new surgical complex not only boasts the latest in surgical technologies, it is also designed to accommodate new tools as they are developed.
Hadassah’s new surgical complex boasts the latest in surgical technologies and is designed to accommodate new tools as they are developed.
In Israel, More Doctors Changing Approach to End-of-Life CareDoctors now increasingly favor palliative care for terminal patients at the end of their lives rather than aggressive medical interventionsHow to Get the Sleep You NeedAround 30 percent of adults experience some form of insomnia during their lifetime, and women especially battle sleep loss due to pregnancy and menopause.Redefining Hospital Food at HadassahThe kitchens at Hadassah Hospital are redefining hospital food with menus that are nutritious, delicious and designed to appeal—and heal.How to Make a Difference for Women Battling Breast CancerAccording to the author, it's time to shift breast cancer giving away from a focus on consumable goods and toward a person-oriented, direct giving model.Cancer Recovery Prescription—ExerciseDoctors don’t know exactly why exercise works wonders for cancer survivors, but most agree that there are both short- and long-term benefits to working out.A Support Group for Mothers of the Sickest KidsThe Mother’s Day Club supports Muslim mothers bringing up children with chronic, life-threatening health issues.The Palliative Care Center for Kids With Chronic DiseasesHadassah’s Pediatric Palliative and Supportive Care Center supports young patients with long-term health issues and their families.Ashkenazi Jewish Women Should Be Screened for Cancer GenesOne in 40 Ashkenazi Jews have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, compared with one in 300 people in the general population, according to studies.Footer Menu Column 1
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