Texan Girl Accused of Faking Leukemia Scams Donors Out of $17K, Faces Judge
A teen girl in Western Texas was charged Thursday by state authorities for faking leukemia, a terminal cancer, and collecting nearly $17,000 in donations.
West Texas Teenager Faked Cancer to Collect $17,000 in Donations
A West Texas teenager who said she was dying of leukemia and collected $17,000 in donations may now face felony charges for theft by deception.
Philadelphia Mom Who Donated Kidney to Son Fired From Job
A Philadelphia woman who gave her son a kidney to save his life has been fired for exceeding her vacation time.
Experts Dispute Use of Illegal Party Drug Ecstasy to Cure Cancer
Scientists from the University of Birmingham found that a modified form of Ecstasy (MDMA) could be used in treating melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia, after scientists modified the drug to increase its tumor-killing properties.
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Cancer Docs Hail 'Serial Killer' Cells in New Leukemia Treatment
Pennsylvania researchers used a "killer" technique where patients with leukemia had some of their own blood removed and genetically reprogrammed to attack tumor cells. The treatment made the most common type of leukemia disappear in two patients, and reduced cancer cells by 70 percent in a third.
New Leukemia Treatment Adept at Killing Cancer Cells
A new treatment for leukemia has shown promising results, says a study from the University of Pennsylvania published in the New England Journal of Medicine and Science Translational Medicine.
Leukemia Study Hints at 'Holy Grail' of Cancer Treatment
Resounding success in the early stages of an experimental technique to treat leukemia has researchers talking about a breakthrough in combatting cancer not with radiation or drugs, but with cells drawn from patients' immune systems.
Cancer Researchers Hail Breakthrough in Leukemia Treatment
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have made strides in treating leukemia patients with a new technique that engineers blood cells to attack the cancer, according to studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine and Science Translational Medicine.
Gene therapy shown to destroy leukemia tumors
Scientists for the first time have used gene therapy to successfully destroy cancer tumors in patients with advanced disease -- a goal that has taken 20 years to achieve.
Patients' Own Immune Systems Can Wipe Out Leukemia: Study
Scientists used gene therapy to successfully destroy cancer tumors in patients with advanced disease. University of Pennsylvania researchers engineered patient's own T-cells in order to target a molecule on the surface of leukemia cells.
Etta James Is Not Dead: Another Hoax
James, 73, has dementia and leukemia
Hot Dogs, Other Processed Meat Increase Cancer Risk
Studies show a strong link between different types of cancer and processed meats. Eating 50-grams of processed meat, or one hot dog a day, could give you a 21% risk of colorectal cancer, according to studies at the American Institute of Cancer Research.
Hot Dogs Can Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Billboard Warns
A controversial billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway displays a cigarette pack with a hot dog sticking out of the package indicating "Warning: Hot dogs can wreck your health."
Italian Vogue Names Rihanna 'Woman of the Year'
Barbadian singer Rihanna has been named 'Woman of the Year' by Italian Vogue.
Cancer Deaths Found in More Men Than Women
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed and die of cancer, according to government research and analysis of 36 different types of tumors and blood cancers that affect both sexes.
Casey Anthony plans to have more babies
In the event of Casey Anthony's acquittal from the murder charges of 2-year-old Calyee, a look back at Casey Anthony's jailhouse letters show that Casey Antony might be planning for more children after her release from jail on July 17.
Casey Anthony's Freedom Just Weeks Ahead - Awaiting Heaven or Hell?
Casey Anthony could possibly taste freedom in late July or early August. Will her freedom lead to heaven or hell? The life ahead of Casey Anthony is surrounded by countless speculations.
The Jailhouse Letters: Casey Anthony's Personal Wishes, Dreams Revealed
Casey apparently wrote more than four dozen letters to fellow cellmate Robyn Adams during 2008 and 2009 when both were living in Orlando County Jail in Florida.
TSA Refutes Charges that a 95-Year-Old Woman had to Remove Diaper
Over the weekend, it was reported that a 95-year-old flier was subjected to an extensive pat down that required the removal of her adult diaper at Northwest Florida Regional Airport near Pensacola. On Monday, TSA denied that the woman was asked to remove anything.
TSA forces elderly woman to remove her diaper
TSA pat-down security checks at US airports has flared up yet another passenger, after her 95 years old mother was asked to remove her adult diaper at Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
Coffee cups and food containers may cause cancer
Styrene has been added to the list of possible human carcinogens, according to a report by the government. The 12th Report on Carcinogens was put together by the National Toxicology Program of the National Institutes of Health.
Japan nuclear radiation leak gives birth to earless bunny? (VIDEO)
An earless bunny was born near Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, giving rise to fears that nuclear radiation leak is worse than expected and deformed human babies may be next in the list.
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Timothy Ray Brown:1st ever fully cured HIV-AIDS patient (VIDEO)
Timothy Ray Brown, a resident of San Francisco Bay Area, is possibly the first ever person to be fully cured of the incurable HIV-AIDS disease, according to scientific journal Blood.
Timothy Ray Brown: ‘Berlin Patient’ says ‘I’m cured of HIV’ [VIDEO]
Timothy Ray Brown, 45, who tested positive for HIV in 1995, has appeared in a new interview proclaiming he is cured of HIV, several months after the December study published in scientific journal Blood which said Brown had exhibited “evidence for the cure of HIV infection.”
Etta James is still hospitalized, being treated for blood infection
Famous blues singer Etta James, who was admitted to a hospital in Southern California on Monday due to sepsis caused by urinary tract infection, is still under observation, according to her son.
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