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Brazil legend Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer worsens

Pelé led Brazil to World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970, and he is the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals, alongside Neymar. Football legend Pele’s cancer has…

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‘New era for cancer detection’: Blood test spots multiple cancers without clear symptoms

The Galleri test also forecasts the location of the cancer, enabling medical professionals to expedite the subsequent investigation required to find and confirm a cancer. Doctors are telling health providers…

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These dry shampoo products are being recalled globally for cancer-causing chemicals

Due to benzene contamination, famous aerosol dry shampoo brands like Dove and Suave have been recalled by Unilever in Canada and the United States. Some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and…

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Health & Wellbeing

Qatar looks to reduce cancer deaths by 25% in next three years

Cancer death rates across the world have decreased by 27% in the last two decades. Qatar is planning to reduce cancer death rates by 25% by 2025, according to Dr.…

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Cure to cancer sought in Covid-19 vaccine technology

Covid-19 vaccine technology could be used to stimulate the immune system to recognise and attack pancreatic cancer cells. In 2008, the German business BioNTech was established by professors Ugur Sahin…

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Nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide linked to ‘preventable’ factors: study

In addition to the study’s wide and sweeping conclusions, researchers discovered a number of disparities along gender and geographic boundaries. Over half of all cancer deaths that are linked to…

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How to get screened for early detection of cancer in Qatar

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in Qatar, so here’s how you can ensure your safety. The national cancer screening programme Screen for Life has issued a new call…

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Culture
News

Renowned artist Virgil Abloh passes away at 41

The American artist and designer fought a secret battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after he was diagnosed in 2019. American artist Virgil Abloh, who was the…

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Health & Technology

Qatar genome research seeks to advance precision medicine across region

The programme aims to advance treatment of common, serious illnesses and conditions. With the prevalence of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes threatening Qatari and Arab…

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