If your child has Down syndrome, that does not automatically mean they will develop leukemia. But it’s important to be aware of the risk factors and discuss possible signs with their pediatrician. The ...

Leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues including bone marrow and lymphatic system, affects approximately 60,530 Americans each year according to the American Cancer Society. While ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Childhood acute leukemia survivors with Down syndrome had increased risk for late mortality not attributable to ...

The U.S. has nearly 1 million oil and natural gas wells. Some, like the one here in Commerce City, Colo., are within a few thousand feet of schools and neighborhoods. RJ Sangosti/Getty Images Acute ...

Asking about someone’s age is a well-known taboo. Unless, of course, you are asking a child. Then the topic of age is one that frequently brings joy and a sense of pride with each passing year. In ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 1, 2021) A study published in Environmental Pollution finds the risk of acute childhood leukemia (AL) increases with prenatal and newborn exposure to pesticides (i.e., ...

Although rare, a red rash may indicate leukemia, which is a type of blood cancer. A leukemia rash can look like tiny dots, big plaques, or itchy bumps that do not turn white when you press them.