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Existing antidepressant helps to inhibit growth of cancer cells in lab ani
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 17 (ANI): New research has shown that the antidepressant sertraline helps to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The substance acts on a metabolic addiction that allows different types of cancer to grow.
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Every pregnancy helps reduce endometrial cancer risk: Researchers
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Brisbane [Australia], November 17 (ANI): Each additional pregnancy a woman experiences, including those that result in miscarriage, can help reduce her risk of developing endometrial cancer, new QIMR Berghofer research has found.
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Study suggests screening younger women for hereditary cancers may be cost
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Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): Population-wide screening for genetic variants linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer may be cost-effective in women between the ages of 20 and 35, according to a study.
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According to AHA study, chilies in diet are secret to life
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Washington [US], November 14 (ANI): A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) has found that adding chilli peppers to a diet can contribute to a longer life.
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Ahead of World Diabetes Day, experts call for urgent action to address glo
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Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Ahead of World Diabetes Day (November 14), a new report has called for action to close the gap in diabetes prevention and care. Worldwide, 463 million people have diabetes, with 80% from low-income and middle- income countries (LMICs). In 2019, 4.2 million
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Personalised drug screens could guide treatment for children with brain ca
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Washington [US], November 12 (ANI): Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) have demonstrated that personalised drug screens can be used to identify new therape
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New analysis finds lung cancer screening reduces rates of lung cancer-spec
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Washington [US], November 11 (ANI): Low-dose CT screening methods may prevent one death per 250 at-risk adults screened, according to a meta-analysis of eight randomised controlled clinical trials of lung cancer screening.
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'Thank you for everything, Alex': 'Jeopardy' Executive Producer Mike Richa
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): Long time host of the popular American show 'Jeopardy!' Alex Trebek, died at the age of 80 on Sunday morning (local time) fighting a battle with pancreatic cancer. To honour his rectitude personality, executive producer of the show, Mike Richards delivered
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Large study shows that a simple blood test can accurately differentiate be
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London [UK], November 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): A large, landmark study published in the American Cancer Society's prestigious journal 'Cancer Cytopathology' shows that a simple non-invasive blood test (liquid biopsy) can accurately differentiate between non-cancerous tumors versus cancerous gr
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Study examines health literacy, shared decision-making in prostate cancer
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Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): New research examines the dynamics between men's health literacy, their discussions with their doctors, and their decisions on whether to get tested for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a potential marker of prostate cancer.
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Alex Trebek remembered: Ellen DeGeneres, John Legend pay tribute to late '
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Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Social media tributes poured in on Sunday (local time) following the death of longtime 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek, who succumbed to stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the age of 80 on Sunday.
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Alex Trebek filmed a cameo in Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' before his death
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Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Before longtime 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek died at age 80 from stage four pancreatic cancer, he filmed a cameo in Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds' film 'Free Guy'.
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