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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 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 […]

11/15/2019 / By Grace Olson

Sesame seeds are packed with health benefits – here are 4 ways they help the body

Sesame seeds are small, but they are packed with health benefits. They have been used for thousands of years in different cultures, including India, China, and Burma. Several studies have backed their health claims. Read on to find out where sesame seeds come from and how they benefit the body. Open sesame Sesame seeds come […]

11/14/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

From heart health to cancer prevention: 6 Science-backed health benefits of cauliflower

Some people – especially children – aren’t exactly fans of many vegetables. They might view them as gross or “icky,” but they’re missing out on a variety of health benefits from these superfoods. Cauliflower is an example of a vegetable that kids tend to avoid, but it is an incredibly nutritious and versatile vegetable that can support overall […]

11/13/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Study: Can antioxidants in green tea and vitamin C protect you from toxins in drinking water?

It may sound alarming, but access to safe drinking water in the U.S. is not guaranteed. Unfortunately, around 90 contaminants are regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act, despite multiple studies showing hundreds of contaminants present in the water supply. Despite the lack of implementation, there are still things that you can do to help keep your water clean […]

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 […]

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