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Immune cells are vital for effective immunisation against SARS-CoV-2 virus
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
An important fraction of immune system cells necessary for effective immunisation against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic virus has recently been the subject of new research.
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Study finds how obesity, weight loss, hematopoietic cancer are linked
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Previous studies found that having a weight problem increases your risk of developing certain types of cancer. It is also well-known that women who are obese have higher cancer risk than males do, and that risk declines with deliberate weight loss. However, there is little proof that obesity
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Study finds dental health may lower risk of head, neck cancer
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Significant correlations between dental health and survival among people with head and neck cancer were discovered by a multi-national investigation. Increased survival was linked to better oral health, as measured by the percentage of natural teeth and dental visits before diagnosis.
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Skipping counselling does not increase cancer gene test distress: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to research published in JAMA Oncology, skipping genetic counselling before or after a distant screening for inherited risk of ovarian or breast cancer does not raise pain, worry, or depression.
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Immune cells are critical to efficacy of coronavirus vaccinations: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A study has provided fresh information on a vital subset of immune system cells required for successful vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic virus.
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Study finds lower haematological cancer risk after bariatric surgery
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Previous research revealed that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for various forms of cancer. It is also known that obese women are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts, and the risk level reduces with intentional weight loss. However, there is limited evidenc
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Study finds how bats evolved to avoid cancer
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A new research published by Oxford University Press in Genome Biology and Evolution suggests that rapid evolution in bats may explain the animals' unique capacity to host and survive infections as well as avoid cancer.
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Reducing stress on T cells improves their ability to fight cancer: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Even for killer T cells, which are specialised immune cells, searching for and eliminating cancer cells around the clock can be challenging. Scientists can produce stronger cancer-killing cells if they understand why killer T cells become exhausted.
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Dental health may reduce head, neck cancer: Research
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A multinational study found considerable links between dental health and survival among persons with head and neck cancer. Better oral health, as examined by the number of natural teeth and dental visits previous to diagnosis, was associated with increased survival. Importantly, people who h
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Veteran South Korean actor Byun Hee-bong dies after battling pancreatic c
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Veteran Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, best known for his work with Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho on films such as 'Okja' and 'Memories of Murder,' has died. Deadline reported. He was 81.
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Study shed new light on why cancer may spread to spine
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, the vertebral bones that make up the spine are formed by a type of stem cell that secretes a protein that promotes tumour spread. The discovery provides light on why solid tumours typically metastasise to the spine and may aid in the developme
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Study gives more insight into how immunotherapies don’t always work as pre
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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