Tatiana Schlossberg, the youngest granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, recently revealed she was diagnosed with terminal acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to a rare genetic anomaly. In a personal essay published Saturday in The New Yorker, the 35-year-old mother of two wrote that she has an inversion of chromosome 3, which significantly worsens AML survival rates. AML … Read more
Well, this blows. Microplastics — pesky particles that have contaminated our air, water, food and bodies — have been linked to a higher risk of inflammation, hormone disruption, DNA damage, respiratory illnesses and heart problems, among other health issues. A new study suggests that inhaling microplastics can suppress a type of white blood cell in … Read more
A new study has revealed that a “common” ingredient found in a string of popular energy drinks could elevate the risk of blood cancers. US researchers have found that taurine, an amino acid often added to energy drinks such as Red Bull and Celsius, can act as a fuel source for leukemia cancer cells, which … Read more
Let’s clear the air. Benzene, a harmful chemical found in gasoline, cigarette smoke and paint strippers, is a known carcinogen. Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene has been linked to leukemia and other blood-related cancers. Now, a new study out of Stanford University reports that benzene-caused cancer risks are significantly higher — especially for children — … Read more
She found love in a hopeless place. Finding love in today’s digital dating world is no east feat — especially if you’re going through a life- changing experience. This is what happened to a young woman diagnosed with cancer — who swiped for love and to her surprise, found her dream man. Nella Pignatelli was … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We lost our 16-year-old daughter two years ago to leukemia. It’s been a difficult two years. I am writing to ask if there are rules of etiquette for visiting a loved one at the cemetery? We go regularly. I decorate the area in front of her stone with holiday or seasonally appropriate decorations. … Read more
Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more
A mom says her “whole world was turned upside down” when her two-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer — after stubbing his toe. Zakariyah, known as Zak, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2022 after his parents noticed his toe injury wasn’t healing. Within weeks, Zak was on an intensive program of chemotherapy … Read more
When Joel Kaufman of Queens walked across the TCS New York City Marathon finish line last year past 8 p.m., after most runners and spectators had long since left Central Park, he earned an unusual honor. “I got a call the next day from New York Road Runners,” Kaufman told The Post about the organization … Read more
A type of drug being developed to combat cancer could be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, new research finds. Blocking an enzyme called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) can rescue memory and brain function in models that mimic Alzheimer’s, Penn State researchers say. IDO1 inhibitors have already shown promise in the fight against … Read more
Nick Viall is paying tribute to the late Hailey Merkt, a contestant from his season of “The Bachelor,” who passed away on Friday, July 26 after a battle with leukemia. The former “Bachelor,” 43, spoke about Merkt’s passing on the August 1 episode of his his podcast, “The Viall Files.” “On a very sad note, … Read more
Here’s another reason for a midlife crisis: Startling new research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. American Cancer Society researchers calculated generational cancer rates based on 23.6 million cancer cases and 7.3 million cancer deaths from 2000 through 2019. Startling new research … Read more
Hailey Merkt, a contestant on season 21 of “The Bachelor,” died from leukemia. She was 31. The tragic news was shared by Merkt’s loved ones on her Instagram account on Tuesday. “It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” the caption began. … Read more
A seventh person has essentially been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant nearly a decade ago, doctors announced Thursday. The 60-year-old unidentified German man was suffering from acute myeloid leukemia when he underwent the risky procedure to replace his unhealthy bone marrow in October 2015. He quit taking anti-retroviral drugs — which … Read more
More bummer news for Gen X — a new study finds that the forgotten generation is being diagnosed with more cancer than their parents’ and grandparents’ generations. “Our results speak to the rate of incidence per 100,000 people,” the researchers told The Post on Monday. “According to our projections and analysis, Gen X is experiencing … Read more
Five years after receiving a life-changing stem cell transplant, a 68-year-old man says he’s “extremely grateful” to be essentially cured of acute myelogenous leukemia and in HIV remission. “Many City of Hope doctors, scientists, nurses, supportive care professionals and others made it possible for me to be cured of leukemia and in remission for HIV. I … Read more
Doug Kyed, a Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, announced the death of his 2-year-old daughter on Monday, nine months after she was diagnosed with leukemia. In the Instagram post, Kyed said he and wife Jen are “completely lost and heartbroken” after the tragic loss of Hallie, who died “peacefully in her sleep” on … Read more
A British father of three diagnosed with leukemia was told he had three weeks to live, so he began planning his funeral — that was over a year ago. Dennis Blackman, 62, believed himself to be a healthy man when he entered his 50s. He went to the gym often and loved playing rugby with … Read more
Emma Edwards, 10, always dreamed of getting married. She and her beau, Daniel Marshall Christopher “DJ” Williams, Jr., tried to have a wedding ceremony at their elementary school. But the teacher told the pair they couldn’t get married at school. Love conquers all, however, and Emma and DJ tied the knot at a big celebration … Read more
Former “My Kitchen Rules” contestants Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton have shared the warning signs of the deadly disease that killed their infant daughter. The couple, who appeared on the fifth season of the Australian show, welcomed “little miracle” Poppy Grace in June 2021, after an eight-year IVF journey. Just weeks after bringing her home, however, they … Read more