leukemia
Common appliance raises kids' cancer risk nearly twice as much as adults' — and it's in 2 out of 5 US homes
May 8, 2025 | 6:00am"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
March 9, 2025 | 3:00amDear 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
December 11, 2024 | 6:00amSo 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
December 5, 2024 | 12:04pmZakariyah, 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'
October 29, 2024 | 6:00am"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
August 26, 2024 | 6:01amThe 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'
August 22, 2024 | 2:00pmThere 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
July 31, 2024 | 6:30pmHere's another reason for a midlife crisis.
'The Bachelor' alum dead at 31
July 31, 2024 | 8:05amHailey 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
July 18, 2024 | 8:46pmDoctors 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
July 18, 2024 | 3:25pm"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
June 10, 2024 | 11:16amGen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980.
Bone marrow recipient meets wife, children of donor who died saving lives in Oct. 7 Hamas attack
April 5, 2024 | 2:31pmThey 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
February 26, 2024 | 7:06pm“I wasn’t ready to die,” Paul Edmonds, 68, told ABC News last year.
Makeup influencer, 25, confirmed dead after mysterious disappearance online
October 25, 2023 | 9:05amThe 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
September 22, 2023 | 4:51pmSandra 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
September 16, 2023 | 6:46pmJohn 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
September 6, 2023 | 5:35pm“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
August 7, 2023 | 3:06pm"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
June 25, 2023 | 9:55amAustralian 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.