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11/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists look at a traditional Ayurvedic herb as a natural cure for cancer

The potential of antioxidants in cancer treatment and prevention has become the subject of many scientific endeavors. Among these is the study conducted by researchers from Vellore Institute of Technology, which revealed the ability of the Indian trumpet flower (Oroxylum indicum (L.)) to inhibit oxidative stress and protect the liver from damage that could progress […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study finds that a traditional Chinese medicine is effective at treating liver cancer

Conventional treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are known for targeting even healthy cells. The damage induced on healthy cells by non-selective targeting these cancer treatments lead to side effects like diarrhea, anemia, infertility, mood changes, and weight loss. To avoid these side effects, people are now turning to traditional medicine for potential […]

10/08/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Research finds a potential cancer cure in… wine?

Andean berry (Vaccinium meridonale), commonly used in winemaking, is also rich in antioxidants. A group of researchers from the National University of Colombia and University of Antioquia has discovered that, in addition to its antioxidant properties, Andean berry wine also has potential use in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Antioxidants are substances that neutralize harmful […]

10/02/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists look at a widely-used herb in Asia as a potential cancer treatment

A group of researchers from the University of Malaya has discovered that Melicope ptelefolia has potential as an anti-cancer agent. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential applications of the herb based on its different properties. Specific properties that they considered were its antioxidant, anti-proliferative, apoptosis induction, and cancer […]

09/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Stunned scientists confirm drug-resistant breast cancer cells can be effectively treated with citral, a chemical found in lemongrass

Previous studies have already shown that citral, a substance found in lemongrass, possesses cytotoxic activity against different cancer cell lines. However, a study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine, was the first to test if this cytotoxic activity can be specifically targeted for drug-resistant breast cancer cells. Breast cancer treatments have developed greatly […]

09/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Add black cumin to your diet: Research shows it can prevent cancer

A flavonoid in black cumin (Nigella sativa) may reduce the risk of cancer and inhibit tumor progression, according to researchers from Mansoura University in Egypt. In their study, published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, they investigated the therapeutic and anti-cancer properties of thymoquinone using a carcinoma animal model. Thymoquinone is a compound found in the seeds of […]

09/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Compound found in black cumin shows potential anticancer properties

A study, conducted by researchers from Mansoura University, revealed that thymoquinone can lower the risk of cancer and inhibit tumor progression. This study, which was published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, evaluated the preventive and therapeutic anti-cancer properties of thymoquinone in an in vivo model of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. Thymoquinone, a principal component […]

09/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The healing arsenal of superfoods that prevent breast cancer

The prospect of getting breast cancer is one of the greatest worries a woman faces. Among the different types of cancer, breast cancer remains the most common and is one of the leading causes of death among women. With only one in eight women developing the condition, there is still hope of avoiding breast cancer. […]

09/06/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A healthy, organic diet lowers your risk of cancer by a whopping 65%

A lot of people believe that having a healthy organic diet helps lower the risk of certain diseases. A recent study helped prove that claim, establishing that a healthy diet can lower the risk of cancer by as much as 65 percent. For lead author Dr. Ashish Deshmukh of the University of Florida, the findings of the study […]

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