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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer

Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]

02/25/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Chloroform extract of Allium bakhtiaricum exhibits potent anti-cancer activity

In this study, researchers from Iran investigated the anti-cancer properties of Allium bakhtiaricum, a Allium species native to their country, in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Allium plants are nutritious and are commonly included in the diet of people in Iran. Allium plants have health-promoting properties, the most notable […]

02/24/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study: Supplementing with Vitamin D improves lifespan of cancer patients

Vitamin D provides a number of health benefits – aiding in heart health, immune function and bone strength. In a recent study, researchers from Michigan State University revealed that vitamin D can even prolong the lifespan of cancer patients, if taken for at least three years. “Vitamin D had a significant effect on lowering the risk of death among those […]

02/24/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers: Young green barley can keep colon cancer at bay

A study from the Institute of Rural Health in Poland showed that green barley has anti-cancer potential, adding to its already long list of health benefits. In their paper, which appeared in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, the team reported that extracts from young green barley can prevent the spread of colon cancer cells without damaging […]

01/28/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Study: Consuming yogurt can help lower the risk of precancerous growths in men by 19 percent

Colorectal cancer, as the name implies, is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or the rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, with an estimated total of 148,040 cases yearly. The society also notes that men have a 4.4 percent of […]

12/07/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Cancer prevention: 6 Ways nature helps you fight cancer

Cancer has been on the rise in recent years, with statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating a grand total of more than 1.7 million new cancer cases in the US. Researchers from the ACS found that at least 42 percent of these newly diagnosed cancer cases – about 740,000 – are avoidable. This […]

11/20/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Spices and memory: Is garlic the key to improving cognitive health among the elderly?

Garlic is a popular spice known to have many health benefits. One of these benefits is the ability to improve cognitive health among older people. An animal study conducted by researchers from the University of Louisville found that a compound in garlic called allyl sulfide could help prevent age-related memory loss experienced by people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s […]

11/11/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to eat pumpkin seeds: Enjoy their anti-cancer properties and other health benefits year-round

During Halloween or Thanksgiving, pumpkins are everywhere. They are used to make pies or jack-o’-lanterns, but the seeds are often thrown away. Pumpkins have been known to offer health benefits, but their seeds are just as nutritious and are even shown to have anti-cancer properties. So, don’t wait for a special occasion to eat them […]

11/05/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Capsaicin and lung cancer: Can a natural compound from chili peppers prevent metastasis?

Chili peppers are often used to give dishes a spicy kick – but they are more than that. Researchers from the Marshall University in West Virginia discovered that the natural compound that gives chili peppers their “heat” called capsaicin could be used against lung cancer. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that typically spreads to distant parts […]

11/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Prebiotics and probiotics offer a one-two punch for keeping cancer at bay

There is now an even better reason for you to add prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. According to a new study in Cell Reports, the combination of these two — termed “synbiotics” — can be used to modulate the human gut microbiota and treat serious diseases like colorectal cancer. Prebiotics and probiotics: sources and […]

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