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Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents

Families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future. But the cells are rarely useful, and sometimes contaminated.

By Sarah Kliff and Azeen Ghorayshi

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Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79

A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond.

By Alex Williams

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New Covid Shots Recommended for Americans 6 Months and Older This Fall

As the virus continues to mutate, scientific advisers to the C.D.C. are urging Americans to roll up their sleeves again for annual vaccinations.

By Apoorva Mandavilli

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The Aftermath of a U.K. Cyberattack: Blood Shortages and Delayed Operations

Several London hospitals, still reeling from a cyberattack last week, have made an urgent plea to medical students to help stem the disruption.

By Jenny Gross

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