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The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating a link between formaldehyde and leukemia. It's one of the most commonly used chemicals, found in embalming fluid, wood glues, vehicle emissions and tobacco smoke. Photo by REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

Science Aug 29

Does formaldehyde cause leukemia? A delayed EPA report may hold the answer

By Amanda Grennell

Health Aug 30

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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

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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…

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Health Mar 17

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Experimental therapy trains immune cells to hunt and kill blood cancers

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Health Feb 15

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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

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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.

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Nov 07

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Scientists Map Whole Genome of Cancer Patient

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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.

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Jul 18

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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.

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Jun 13

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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.

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Nov 21

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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…

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