leukemia

Common appliance raises kids' cancer risk nearly twice as much as adults' — and it's in 2 out of 5 US homes

"Particularly concerning were the elevated risks in bedrooms, where people typically spend the most time," the Stanford researchers wrote.

Dear Abby: My relatives keep putting tacky decorations on my dead daughter's grave

Dear Abby advises a family who lost their daughter two years ago that wants to know what the rules of etiquette are when it comes to visiting her grave site.

How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

So much for sparking joy — scented candles can fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds.

My toddler stubbed his toe — then we found out he had cancer

Zakariyah, known as Zak, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2022 after his parents noticed his toe injury wasn’t healing.

Retiree who finished dead last in 2023 NYC Marathon back for more — 'just warming up'

"I got a title that nobody can take away from me," said Joel Kaufman, 66, of Queens.

Teen leukemia survivor meets life-saving donor for first time in tearful NYC encounter

The Brooklyn native and his family gathered at Manhattan’s Pier 57 in Chelsea on a sunny August afternoon Saturday to meet Nicholas Miranda-Newberry – the man who donated his bone...

New hope for Alzheimer's patients? Cancer drug shows 'high potential'

There is no known cure for Alzheimer's, but medications can help manage symptoms or slow the progression of the disease in early stages.

Gen X, millennials at higher risk for 17 cancers: 'critical' report

Here's another reason for a midlife crisis.

'The Bachelor' alum dead at 31

Hailey Merkt from Nick Viall's season of "The Bachelor" lost her battle with leukemia on July 26.

Asian Tour golfer's British Open invite 'crucial' to emotional leukemia fight

Doctors help save lives. Medicine helps save lives. Family helps save lives. In some cases, golf does, too.

7th person likely 'cured' of HIV in a remarkable case

"The longer we see these HIV remissions without any HIV therapy, the more confidence we can get that we’re probably seeing a case where we really have eradicated all competent...

Why Gen X is getting cancer more often than their parents' generation

Gen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980.

Bone marrow recipient meets wife, children of donor who died saving lives in Oct. 7 Hamas attack

They were supposed to be brothers for life, but October 7 made sure they never met.

Patient cured of HIV and leukemia is 'extremely grateful' 5 years after stem cell transplant

“I wasn’t ready to die,” Paul Edmonds, 68, told ABC News last year.

Makeup influencer, 25, confirmed dead after mysterious disappearance online

The cosmetics world has been devastated by the mysterious death of Brazilian makeup influencer Juliana Rocha. She was 25 years old.

I went on vacation to Greece and wound up in the hospital for a month — doctors say if I fly home I might die

Sandra Gutierrez, 43, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of bone marrow cancer. 

Texans wideout's debut nears after missing 2022 season with leukemia diagnosis

John Metchie III’s NFL debut has been delayed due to his leukemia diagnosis in 2022. That'll change Sunday against the Colts.

I was told I had 3 weeks to live, so I planned my funeral — that was over a year ago

“You only get one life, so I’m going to do everything I can to keep fighting," Dennis Blackman said.

Little girl, 10, 'marries' boyfriend days before dying of leukemia

"She was a sweetheart. I always say we must have made marriage look really fun because that's all she wanted," Alina Edwards said.

Reality TV stars share warning signs of disease that killed 'little miracle' infant daughter

Australian reality TV contestants Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton are sharing warning signs with other parents after their baby daughter Poppy died of infantile acute lymphoblastic leukemia.