[ad_1] Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, new research has warned. The study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in Environmental Epidemiology, found that exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 over a…
[ad_1] Merck on Tuesday reported second-quarter revenue that topped expectations on strong sales of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and HPV vaccine Gardasil. The pharmaceutical giant posted a quarterly loss, however, due to charges associated with the company’s acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences earlier this year. Merck swung to a net loss of $5.98 billion, or…
[ad_1] Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images Pfizer on Tuesday reported second-quarter adjusted earnings that topped Wall Street’s expectations, but posted revenue that fell short of estimates as Covid product sales plunged. Pfizer reported second-quarter sales of $12.73 billion, down 54% from the same period a year ago. The company’s Covid vaccine raked in…
[ad_1] Childhood sarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is caused by the abnormal growth of tumors in soft tissues or bones. Sarcomas primarily affect children and adolescents, making early detection and treatment crucial for improved outcomes. Despite significant advances in pediatric oncology, sarcoma remains a complex disease, with multiple subtypes presenting…
[ad_1] July is the month of Sarcoma awareness month which is dedicated to raising awareness about sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in connective tissues like bones, muscles, and nerves. It aims to educate the public, promote early detection, support patients and their families, and raise funds for research and treatment options. …
[ad_1] A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, suggest a promising new research. The study led by researchers at the University of Sydney showed that Vigorous…
[ad_1] A total of just 4.5 minutes of intense activity that causes you to huff and puff while performing everyday tasks, according to a promising new study, may lower your chance of developing various malignancies by up to 32 per cent. The study, which was headed by the University of Sydney in Australia and was published…
[ad_1] Movement, even if it is slow, may have a significant impact. For starters, you will burn more calories. Consequently, there may be a potential for energy and weight reduction. Additionally, exercise keeps your muscles toned, mobile, and mentally healthy, especially as you age. In an interview with Zee English, Suresh Tanwar, Head of…
[ad_1] Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images European Union regulators on Wednesday fined Illumina a record 432 million euros ($476 million) for closing its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail without first securing regulatory approval. The fine from the European Commission, the EU’s executive body, amounts to 10% of San Diego-based Illumina‘s turnover. That…
[ad_1] The study, published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, was conducted on 1,388 women aged 18-79, of which 491 had epithelial ovarian cancer and 897 didn’t. Researchers from the University of Montreal in Canada calculated participants’ exposure to specific agents in the workplace, and the relationship between exposure to each of…
