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02/13/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer

In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors. According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells essentially commit […]

07/03/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Polysaccharides from medicinal herbs demonstrate antioxidant and anti-tumor properties

A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine examined the antioxidant and antitumor properties of polysaccharides from medicinal plants. This study was carried out by researchers from Jinan University and Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital in China. Oxidative stress has been increasingly recognized as the main contributing factor in the development of diseases, from […]

06/09/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Chemo drugs are dangerous to families and healthcare workers as well as patients

Chemotherapy is so dangerous that it really should not be called medicine. In the short-term, it has debilitating side effects including stomach and muscle pain, mouth ulcers, headaches, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, nervous system disruptions, loss of appetite and hair loss. Then there are the long-term effects, which are even more serious, and can include […]

03/14/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Curcumin, a polyphenol in turmeric, can selectively target cancer stem cells

In the world of health foods and superfoods there are some that stand head and shoulders above the rest and could almost be labeled “miracle foods.” One of the most well-known of these amazing foods is curcumin, the polyphenol that gives turmeric its beautiful, bright yellow color. Used for thousands of years in ancient Chinese […]

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 […]

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 […]

09/11/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Researchers explore how curcumin works against cancer at an atomic level

It’s no secret that turmeric offers a host of health benefits. This flavorful, vibrantly colored spice has risen to fame for its ability to fight many types of cancer, ward off inflammation, and may even be useful in the treatment of conditions like type 2 diabetes. Turmeric has definitely earned its place on the spice […]

08/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Distinctly pretty and delicate, the wild carrot may be a natural treatment for cancer

Don’t let its tiny, delicate, white flowers lead you into underestimating the wild carrot. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this plant’s oil extracts could have huge medicinal benefits, specifically, the ability to fight skin cancer. Every year, more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

08/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Chemotherapy found to stop new brain cells from growing, worsening depression in brain cancer patients

Chemotherapy is depressing enough, but a drug used in the procedure may heighten it and make it worse, according to a study by researchers from King’s College London. Depression is considered one of the least recognizable symptoms of cancer since the condition is commonly attributed to the shock of the patient upon hearing the news. […]

07/24/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Curcumin suppresses growth of head and neck cancers

As terrifying as any cancer diagnosis is, hearing that one has head or neck cancer can be especially frightening. Knowing that cancer is lurking close to the brain is ominous indeed, and many patients would immediately turn to chemotherapy and other conventional cancer treatments to try to fight the disease. Nonetheless, overall, such conventional treatments […]

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