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The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger

Altruistic kidney donors exhibit exceptional generosity, often influenced by a larger amygdala that enhances empathy.
The journey to donation may involve personal challenges, especially in gaining family support.

Would You Give Up Your Kidney for $50,000?

Kidney disease poses a critical health issue in the US, with significant organ shortages impacting lives.

A moment that changed me: I donated my kidney to a stranger and felt like a failure

The author donated a kidney to a stranger, embodying altruism despite the common reluctance to do so among others.

The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger

Altruistic kidney donors exhibit exceptional generosity, often influenced by a larger amygdala that enhances empathy.
The journey to donation may involve personal challenges, especially in gaining family support.

Would You Give Up Your Kidney for $50,000?

Kidney disease poses a critical health issue in the US, with significant organ shortages impacting lives.

A moment that changed me: I donated my kidney to a stranger and felt like a failure

The author donated a kidney to a stranger, embodying altruism despite the common reluctance to do so among others.
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Retired Mass. state trooper searching for organ donor following 'shocking' diagnosis

Kidney disease drastically alters lives, as experienced by Thomas McAnulty and his family during the pandemic.

Wicklow woman lost six stone to give kidney to her husband

Helen Banfield lost six stone in 18 months to qualify as a kidney donor for her husband.

Retired Mass. state trooper searching for organ donor following 'shocking' diagnosis

Kidney disease drastically alters lives, as experienced by Thomas McAnulty and his family during the pandemic.

Wicklow woman lost six stone to give kidney to her husband

Helen Banfield lost six stone in 18 months to qualify as a kidney donor for her husband.
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Beloved Brooklyn pizzeria saves dying customer by finding him a kidney donor: 'I don't know how I got to be so lucky'

Mark Iacono's Instagram plea to find a kidney donor for his friend illustrates the power of community and social media in addressing health crises.

I Need A New Kidney. My Daughter Wants To Give Me Hers - But How Can I Accept It?

Liza wants to donate her kidney to her mother, triggering emotional turmoil.
The mother feels conflicted between protecting her daughter and accepting her offer.
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