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Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How new treatments are changing breast cancer
Research Source of News Modern Ghana

Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How new treatments are changing breast cancer

From targeted therapies to a new class of medicines — and what it means for Ghana
A pharmacist-researcher explains how breast cancer treatment is becoming more personalised, what the FDA's approval of vedpegestrant means, and why Ghanaian women need better access to diagnostics.
Why this matters Early detection is still our strongest weapon. If you notice unusual breast changes, see a doctor — new treatments work best when cancer is caught early.
Posted 2w ago
Modern Ghana
Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggests
Research Source of News LiveScience

Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggests

New research on how movement changes immunity
A study finds that regular physical activity leaves lasting epigenetic changes on immune cells — improving immune function.
Why this matters Regular movement doesn't just build muscle — it changes your immune system at the cellular level.
Posted 2w ago
LiveScience
Research Source of News CIDRAP

More than 2 million new cancer cases caused by infections in 2024, study finds

1 in 8 cancers linked to preventable infections
A new study finds that about 1 in 8 of the 2 million new cancer cases in 2024 were caused by infections — many of them preventable.
Why this matters Some infections that cause cancer — like HPV and hepatitis B — are preventable through vaccination.
Posted 2w ago
CIDRAP
Research Source of News University of Leicester

No evidence of harm from GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy, study finds

Reassuring signs, but caution still urged
A new study finds no clear evidence of harm from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs during pregnancy, though researchers say more data is needed.
Why this matters If you take a GLP-1 medication and are pregnant or planning to be, this study offers reassurance — but still talk to your doctor.
Posted 2w ago
University of Leicester
News Source of News National Vaccine Institute

Ghana pilots WHO clinical trial benchmarking tool

Led by National Vaccine Institute
Why this matters Stronger clinical trials mean the medicines you take are safer and more thoroughly tested.
Posted 4w ago
National Vaccine Institute

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