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Girl from viral photo with sick grandfather passes away

The 5-year-old little girl photographed next to her grandfather with ALS has lost her battle with DIPG.

Don't be shocked if your dentist asks about your sex life

Journal of the American Dental Association found that dentists largely fail to discuss HPV prevention methods with their patients.

Mom posts gut-wrenching image of dying daughter and grandfather together in hospital

Five-year-old Braylyyn Lawhon is expected to pass away at any moment from brain cancer.

Cancer patient starts 'cap wigs' initiative to fight emotional pain of hair loss

Natasha Verma started her Put a Cap on Cancer initiative after realizing that finding the right wig is an elusive art.

Connecticut woman battling breast cancer dies hours after exchanging vows

A Connecticut woman fighting breast cancer got married last month at a hospital hours before she died.

Claire's pulls 17 makeup products that tested positive for asbestos

The retailer plans to launch a full investigation.

Piers Morgan says viewer saved him from cancer by spotting mark on his chest

Piers Morgan has revealed a viewer’s close attention to detail may have saved his life.

Viral skin-cancer selfie boosted online searches

A Kentucky woman's brutally honest selfie and Facebook post while undergoing treatment for skin cancer drew the type of social media attention and news coverage usually reserved for celebrity health disclosures, a new study suggests.

Firefighters may face increased skin cancer risk

Firefighters may have a higher risk of skin cancer than the general public, a new study finds.

9-year-old donates life savings to help sick kids

A 9-year-old’s act of selfless generosity has resulted in a flurry of donations to a children’s hospital in Iowa.