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06/13/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Tomato extracts KILL stomach cancer cells, new study shows

When you think of cancer-fighting foods, what usually comes to mind? Perhaps you think of turmeric, ginger, or green tea, but what about tomatoes? You’re probably aware they’re good for you, but did you know they can actually reduce your risk of stomach cancer? That was the finding of a study carried out by Temple […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Versatile melatonin: More than just improving sleep, this hormone can protect against Alzheimer’s, reduce anxiety, and more

If you’ve had trouble sleeping because of stress or other factors, the natural hormone melatonin can help promote “deep, restful sleep” that is crucial to your physical and emotional well-being. Aside from its use in treating sleeping disorders, research has proven that the sleep hormone can also minimize anxiety, soothe heartburn, relieve migraines, prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and […]

06/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for grilling with lower cancer risk

While it’s commonly believed that eating grilled food may increase your risk of heart disease and cancer, research reveals that the food you grill is “more important than how you grill it.” Experts from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a non-profit research and education organization that specializes in the link between lifestyle habits […]

06/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer at any age

Aside from keeping us in good physical condition, a study has shown that regular exercise can help prevent breast cancer. However, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) warns that even though exercise like brisk walking can help reduce the risk of breast cancer among women of all ages, only a handful of Americans are aware […]

06/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

These foods KILL cancer cells better than chemotherapy

Cancer remains one of the trickiest medical conditions to treat, with no clear solution or completely effective treatment. Because it strikes so many people, it has also been the subject of countless studies. In this huge body of research, some foods have been repeatedly identified as being effective at killing cancer stem cells. This is […]

06/05/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Here’s why you should avoid a high-carb diet if you have cancer

Most people think that having cancer is like winning a twisted lottery: Your chances of being selected are pretty slim, but once you are picked, your life changes forever. There’s just one problem – cancer isn’t something you get, it’s a disease primarily caused by unhealthy diets and poor lifestyle choices. In particular, people who are yet to […]

06/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Large-scale study links cell phone radiation and brain cancer

Your cell phone may increase your risk of brain cancer, according to a study. An expert review panel looked at a $25-million study carried out by the National Institutes of Health’s National Toxicology Program (NTP). The panel discovered that radio-frequency radiation emitted from cell phones was linked to heart and brain tumors, providing evidence of […]

06/04/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Plant-based diets are the most effective at preventing disease

If you’re serious about warding off disease you might want to step away from that steak. Research has found that a plant-based diet is the best way to strengthen the body and prevent life-threatening illnesses. That’s because plants are rich in compounds called phytonutrients – chemicals which help protect plants from bugs, germs, fungi and […]

06/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Biologist discovers one molecule that makes naked mole rats almost immune to cancer

Naked mole rats have long been a source of fascination to scientists. These cold-blooded mammals can go as long as 18 minutes without oxygen, they form breeding colonies like insects, and they appear not to age, which means they’re as likely to die when they’re 25 as they are when they’re 1. Females don’t undergo […]

06/02/2018 / By Jayson Veley

The 7 risk factors for lung cancer you should be aware of

Many people believe that the 1.6 million people who die of lung cancer each and every year are just older citizens that have been smoking heavily for years. The truth is, however, that that couldn’t be more wrong. According to a new Norwegian-Greek study published in the Lancet-affiliated EBioMedicine Journal, those who are young and haven’t smoked […]

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