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Study: Childhood cancer survivors less likely to marry

Three years ago, Anne Willis mentioned to the man she was dating that she didn't know about her fertility, since she had undergone cancer treatment as a teenager. His response --"Oh, so you don't know if you're going be able to have kids?" -- was off-putting.

Day care decreases leukemia risk

An analysis of 14 studies shows children who attend day care or play groups decrease their risk of developing the most common type of childhood leukemia by 30 percent. The analysis bolsters the theory that children exposed to common infections early in life gain protection from the disease. The research was presented in April 2008 at the Causes and Prevention of Childhood Leukemia conference in London.

People.com: Cindy Crawford's Heartfelt July 4th Weekend

The supermodel hosted a reunion of childhood survivors of cancer, which had claimed her brother

Time.com: Study Released on Childhood Cancer

Surprising research suggests that childhood cancer is most common in the Northeast, results that even caught experts off guard

Soldiers shave heads to support cancer kids

Under a huge tent just outside the medical unit at Camp Liberty, shielded from the blazing sun, soldiers watch and cheer as two men at a time get their heads shaved. Clumps of hair fall to the hot sand below.

How to save your own child

Early one summer's evening, five parents gathered at a suburban Boston home. They had wine and fruit tarts, cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit. Laughter and hugs filled the room.

SI.com: Countdown to 300

Back when Tom Glavine's epithet was "struggling young prospect" rather than "future Hall of Famer," the Braves left-handed pitcher toed the rubber in a late spring-training start against Don Mattingly when the Yankees' slugger was in his prime. After Mattingly worked the count full, Glavine brashly challenged the perennial All-Star.

This week in the medical journals

A medical first

Study: Children near power lines may face higher cancer risk

Children who live close to high-voltage overhead power lines may be at an increased risk of leukemia, a British study has suggested.

CNNMoney: Britney Spears' pregnancy test sells

The Internet casino noted for its unusual eBay purchases acquired Britney Spears' alleged pregnancy test for $5,001, according to a statement Thursday.

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