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Air pollution causes lung cancer without harming DNA – Study

Published on: April 5, 2023
17:24

London, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Air pollution could cause lung cancer not by mutating DNA, but by creating an inflamed environment that encourages proliferation of cells with existing cancer-driving mutations, according to a sweeping study of human health data and experiments in laboratory mice, Nature magazine revealed Wednesday.

Cancer cases in India projected to surge 14.6-15.7 lakh in 2025

Published on: March 14, 2023
17:28

New Delhi, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The toll of cancer cases in India is projected to ramp up from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, the State for Health Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar told Parliament.

WHO calls for more awareness, action on World Cancer Day

Published on: February 4, 2023
09:25

Geneva, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) World Cancer Day is celebrated today with the purpose of raising awareness and mobilizing society to advance to cancer prevention and control.

Cuban authorities meet with US scientists

Published on: January 24, 2023
13:41

Havana, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Jorge Luis Perdomo met on Tuesday with US scientists from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), who are visiting Havana to expand collaboration with local institutions.

Minutes of vigorous activity a day might lower risk of death – Study

Published on: January 4, 2023
17:49

Washington, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) Short bursts of intense activity several time a day, like climbing stairs, running for the bus or carrying heavy groceries, were linked to a significantly reduced risk of dying within seven years, a study found.

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning Cheers actress dies of cancer at 71

Published on: December 6, 2022
16:44

Washington, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) U.S. actress Kirstie Alley, best known for featuring in the comedy Cheers has died of colon cancer at 71, local media reported.

Smoking continues to be the leading risk factor for cancer globally

Published on: August 22, 2022
16:58

Washington, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Smoking is considered as the leading risk factor for cancer worldwide, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.

Dairy increases risks for prostate cancer

Published on: June 9, 2022
19:10

Washington, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) People with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to people with lower intakes, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Covid-19, cancer and agricultural biotechnology focus BioHabana 2022

Published on: April 27, 2022
07:38

Havana, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Experiences on the control and management of Covid-19, cancer immunotherapy and agricultural biotechnology on Wednesday focus the debates of the BioHabana 2022 International Congress, scheduled until Friday.

Scientists find cause of prostate cancer metastasis

Published on: April 5, 2022
17:37

Washington, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Scientists have discovered specific changes in a protein that drives the growth and spread of prostate cancer, affecting 20% of patients with incurable metastasis prostate cancer.

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