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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.

Scientists find molecule from deep-sea microbe to fight off cancer

Published on: March 31, 2022
18:02

Washington, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California in San Diego, United States, revealed that a marine bacterium produces a powerful anti-cancer molecule, a scientific publication reported Thursday.

Cuba prioritizes healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
18:19

Havana, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reaffirmed healthcare for children and adolescents with cancer among top priorities, on the occasion of the World Cancer Day.

PAHO urges to improve survival of children with cancer

Published on: February 15, 2022
17:23

Washington, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Tuesday urged to improve the survival of children and adolescents with cancer, whose rate in Latin America and the Caribbean is 55%.

Live cells found in human breast milk could aid breast cancer study

Published on: January 28, 2022
18:38

London, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Live cells discovered in human breast milk could aid breast cancer study, as evidenced Friday by a new study published in the British journal Nature Communications.

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