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04/22/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Combination of an active plant compound and a form of vitamin E shows promise as an anti-cancer treatment
Naturally occurring compounds derived from plants make the best anti-cancer agents. These bioactive chemicals are not only effective at stopping the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, but they also cause very few, if any, side effects. In contrast, synthetic drugs used in chemotherapy cause a variety of unpleasant side effects, such as tiredness, mouth soreness, […]
03/02/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Battling skin cancer: Vitamin D may be used to boost anti-tumor activity, study finds
British researchers have found that vitamin D helps fight a serious form of skin cancer known as melanoma. In a study published in the journal Cancer Research, they reported that increasing vitamin D levels can help suppress a signaling pathway linked to the growth and spread of melanoma cells. “[What’s] really intriguing is that we can […]
09/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Vitamin D supplementation can REDUCE cancer death risk by 16%, study shows
Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone formation. It helps the body absorb calcium and maintain phosphorus levels in the blood, both of which are vital to bone health. But latest research found that it also reduces the risk of dying from cancer. A recent review published in the British Medical Journal analyzed studies […]
09/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Leafy greens for the ladies: Follow a low-fat diet to lower disease risk
Low-fat diets are all the rage among fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers looking to shed a couple of pounds. But scientists are now beginning to examine low-fat diets not for its reported weight loss benefits, but for its long-term effects on human health. As part of a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT), a group of […]
08/06/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Healing foods: Top 12 superfruits to eat during and after cancer treatment
Mainstream cancer treatments like chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation therapies can do immense and sometimes irreparable damage to cells, tissues, muscles and the like. But cancer treatments shouldn’t end there. In a recent article published online, registered dietitian Rachael Link emphasized that eating nutritious fruits during and post-treatment can help cancer patients regain their strength and rehabilitate faster […]
07/21/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Regular mushroom consumption can lead to lower prostate cancer risk
Regular mushroom consumption can lead to a 17 lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a team of researchers from Tohoku University’s School of Public Health in Japan. Lead author and doctoral student Shu Zhang noted that the cancer-fighting effects of mushrooms appeared to be more significant in men aged 50 and older. That said, Zhang clarified […]
05/28/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does selenium help fight cancer?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, one in six deaths globally is due to cancer. That being said, most types of cancer can be prevented. Often, cancer prevention comes in the form of proper nutrition, as several vitamins and minerals act as potent […]
12/12/2019
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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 […]
11/04/2019
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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 […]
10/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables found to help reverse diabetes
The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. and Sweden […]
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