Science Aug 29 Does formaldehyde cause leukemia? A delayed EPA report may hold the answer By Amanda Grennell
Health Aug 30 U.S. clears first ‘gene therapy’ for tough childhood leukemia Opening a new era in cancer care, the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Nation Nov 29 Watch 2:58 For kids too sick to play, a chance to join the team In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a program that enables critically and chronically ill children to be part of a sports team. Seven-year-old Ava loves to play soccer. When she was diagnosed with leukemia, she was sidelined from… By PBS News Hour
Health Mar 17 Watch 8:43 Experimental therapy trains immune cells to hunt and kill blood cancers By PBS News Hour
Health Feb 15 Watch What’s Causing a Shortage of Pediatric Cancer Drugs? While more than 250 drugs were declared in short supply in the U.S. this past year, the latest worries centered on one called Methotrexate, considered essential for children battling leukemia. Ray Suarez discusses the problem and latest developments with Dr.
Sep 17 Watch Folk Legend Mary Travers Dies at 72 A look back at the life of Mary Travers, of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, who died Wednesday at age 72. Continue watching
Nov 07 Scientists Map Whole Genome of Cancer Patient By PBS News Hour Scientists have for the first time mapped the entire genome of a cancer patient, in the process finding eight new genetic mutations that led to the woman's leukemia. Continue reading
Jul 18 Biotech Companies, Investors Look to Adult Stem Cell Research By Admin, PBS News Hour In June, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that it was investing $3 million in a small San Diego-based biotech startup called EyeCyte, which will work to develop adult stem cell-based treatments for eye diseases. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch Demand for Energy Fuels Rush for Uranium in Utah Uranium mining in Utah is gaining popularity, driven by efforts to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. The NewsHour reports on the growing uranium industry and its impact on the American fuel economy. Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch Dust, Debris at World Trade Center Site May Have Made Workers Sick A Mt. Sinai report found 60 percent of Sept. 11 first responders who breathed contaminated dust and smoke at the World Trade Center attack site now suffer from respiratory problems. The NewsHour reports on lingering health problems and help given… Continue watching