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Cuban authorities meet with US scientists

Published on: January 24, 2023
13:41

By: Juan M. Garcia

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

By: Pavel López Lazo

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.

Prostate cancer, leading cause of death among Costa Rican men

Published on: December 8, 2022
00:15

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

San Jose, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) More than one Costa Rican died every day in the first semester of this year due to prostate cancer, the main cause of death among men in this country.

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

Published on: December 6, 2022
16:44

By: Pavel López Lazo

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

By: Pavel López Lazo

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

By: Pavel López Lazo

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.

Cuba joins international call for World No Tobacco Day

Published on: May 31, 2022
13:34

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Tuesday joined the international call for the World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about the harmful and lethal effects of consumption, Minister of Public Health Jose Angel Portal said.

Breakthroughs in oncological drugs revealed at Cuban congress

Published on: April 29, 2022
14:00

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban drugs Savax and CIMAvax-EGF, now in clinical trials, have been added to the portfolio of pioneering Cuban products to treat cancer, which is the second major cause of death in Cuba.

Cuba’s immunology at the forefront against cancer, Covid-19 and more

Published on: April 29, 2022
13:40

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The contributions of Cuba's immunology are vital today in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, but also in the treatment of types of cancer with its own vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Covid-19, cancer and agricultural biotechnology focus BioHabana 2022

Published on: April 27, 2022
07:38

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

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.

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