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Cancer cases in Canada projected to hit 254,100 in 2026

Cancer rates in Canada will remain high in 2026. Lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers will be the most common, making up 47% of new diagnoses, according to research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...

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Immune cells in the nose slow influenza virus, study finds

A new study from the University of Gothenburg may help guide the development of better influenza vaccines. Memory cells in the nose slow the influenza virus as soon as it enters the body. They reduce viral levels and may ...

New anemia in adults may be an early warning sign of cancer

Anemia detected in health care is associated with an increased risk of both cancer and higher mortality, according to a new population-based study from Karolinska Institutet, published in BMJ Oncology. The findings may help ...

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