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Whooping Cough Vaccination (Justin Sullivan/Getty)

Adults At Greater Risk For Whooping Cough With 30,000 New Cases Reported Each Year

You probably think of Whooping Cough as a kid’s sickness that was eliminated decades ago by a childhood vaccine.

2012/08/15

Ayelet Galena - Photo: Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation

Ayelet Galena, Baby With Rare Bone Marrow Syndrome, Needs Transplant

When Ayelet Galena was born 15 months ago, she weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces. She has a compromised immune system and needs a bone marrow transplant to stay alive.

2011/02/25

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Researchers Optimistic Over Experimental Lung Cancer Vaccine

Researchers at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center have discovered a breakthrough experimental treatment for lung cancer.

2010/12/20

James Shaljian with his family (credit: Mona Rivera)

Home, Fundraiser In The Works For L.I. Cancer Survivor

Builders and volunteers announced in August that they would build a new home for the family, after the Shaljians were not chosen for ABC’s Extreme Makeover show.

2010/10/02

Painkiller Pills (credit: AP)

Study: Painkiller May Be Linked To Asthma, Eczema

There’s more evidence Friday that a common over-the-counter medication may be linked to both asthma and eczema in children.

2010/08/13

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