Cancer
Natural Polyphenol Shows Promise for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It’s also the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and the fourth-leading cause in women, contributing to more than 50,000 deaths each year. While treatments haveRead
Natural Plant Compounds Show Promise Against Breast Cancer
The debate over soy and its relation to breast cancer has been a long—and confusing—one. For many years, it was thought that soy might increase the risk of breast cancer, due mainly to its concentration of isoflavones, naturally occurring chemicals that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. ResearchRead
Surprising Benefits of Navy Beans
Beans, beans, good for the…gut? They are. At least according to new research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Their study, which involved incorporating navy beans into the diets of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors found that these common legumes have the potential to positively impact both gutRead
Study Finds New Role for Vitamin D in Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a fairly common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting some 30-40 percent of patients. It occurs when the drugs used to treat cancer cause damage to nerves away from the brain and spinal cord, causing symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, numbness, and loss ofRead
Supplement May Fight Acute Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of blood and bone marrow cancer among adults, is known for its rapid progression and resistance to treatment. “Treating acute myeloid leukemia is challenging because of these persistent, leukemia-initiating stem cells, which are typically not targeted by most existing therapies,” says SandeepRead
Breakthrough Results with MCP for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in men. While there have been several diagnostic and treatment advancements in recent years, the options for men with biochemically relapsed prostate cancer (BRPC), an aggressive form of the disease, have historically been limited — until now. According toRead
Breast Milk May Hold a Key to Early Breast Cancer Detection
Medical research is usually initiated by doctors and scientists working in hospitals and laboratories. But sometimes, patient input can spur new discoveries. That was the case with a study published in the journal Cancer Discovery, which has uncovered what appears to be a new method for early breast cancer diagnosis.Read
Curcumin May Hold the Key for Colon Cancer Treatment
A study published in the journal Nature shows that curcumin, an active compound in the curry spice turmeric, can suppress the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells.
Selenium Nanoparticles Destroy Ovarian Cancer Cells
In-vitro studies have shown that high doses of selenium have powerful anti-cancer properties. But until recently, scientists have been unable to test this treatment in humans, as excessive amounts of selenium are toxic. Now a study in Redox Biology shows a promising workaround — selenium nanoparticles. Study Details Using modelsRead
Study Shows Proprietary Herbal Honey Helps Patients Tolerate Chemotherapy
Immune support has become an important priority for consumers around the world. While there are many well-documented immune boosters, a bee-honey called Life MEL is taking the concept of immune support to a next level. The honey is made by bees fed a proprietary nectar (using a technology developed byRead
