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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Beagles can “sniff out” lung cancer more accurately than “advanced technology”

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. There are several types of lung cancer, but non-small cell (NSCLC) is the most common form. Since NSCLC is so deadly, early detection is vital if a patient is […]

12/12/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Physicians explain how long-term supplementation of vitamin D can increase the longevity of cancer patients

Vitamin D or the “sunshine vitamin” is a fat-soluble vitamin produced by the body when directly exposed to sunlight. If you don’t have enough exposure to sunlight, vitamin D is also available in certain foods and supplements. This vitamin has several important functions, including regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. This function allows vitamin […]

10/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Yanggan jiedu sanjie and its anti-hepatocarcinoma potential

In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of yanggan jiedu sanjie (YGJDSJ), a modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation on TGF-B1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in hepatocellular carcinoma Bel-7402 cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. EMT is an important part […]

10/03/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Safflower yellow, an herbal medicine used in TCM, found to prevent the spread of breast cancer to the lungs, according to study

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated crops on […]

07/25/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Astragalus alleviates inflammation and side effects of chemotherapeutic agents

For centuries, astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined astragalus saponins and found that the herb can inhibit inflammation and reverse the side […]

05/02/2019 / By Janine Acero

Beach vitex fruit can induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells

Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia or beach vitex has been reported to induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells through the accumulation of oxygen species. The researchers aimed […]

03/27/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Natural compounds in apple peel, berries, red grapes and turmeric can help address prostate cancer, suggests study

Eating at least one apple a day – including and especially the peel – could keep the threat of prostate cancer away from older men. Along with berries, red grapes, and turmeric, apple peel contains natural compounds that could halt the spread of cancer by killing tumorous cells. Since the 1960s, many studies have shown that natural compounds like […]

02/24/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

First ever study looks at the potential of eugenol (found in honey) for treating triple negative breast cancer

Breast cancer is becoming more and more prevalent not just in women but also in men. This is a major health concern because of the high mortality risk associated with this disease. Although there are conventional treatments for breast cancer, these are often ineffective and are associated with adverse side effects. Because of this, scientists […]

02/24/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

This African shrub shows remarkable anticancer potential

Cancer is a disease that strikes fear in a person’s heart, and for good reason. In 2018, the World Health Organization attributed more than 9.6 million deaths to this disease, making it the second leading cause of mortality in the world. While conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy exist, these tend to do more harm than good. Undergoing these […]

02/11/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Rhubarb can destroy cancer cells

The extremely sour taste of rhubarbs might not appeal to everyone, but there are still many reasons to eat this unique vegetable. One of these is their ability to prevent cancer cell growth. In a study published in the journal Nature, scientists from Emory University found that an orange pigment in rhubarb called parietin has potent anticancer properties. […]

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