Cancer
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
Can Cocoa Extract Reduce Cardiovascular Disease?
We know that chocolate is the way to many people’s hearts. Now a study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that a cocoa flavanol extract may offer protection against cardiovascular events. Flavanols are nutrient-rich compounds found in several plant foods, including cocoa, purple and red grapes, blueberries, andRead
Pesticides: Our Children in Jeopardy
The recently released Pesticide Action Network North America report “A Generation in Jeopardy” is replete with information and over 200 citations.1 This is a synopsis of some of the points made in this report…
Success of Ketogenic Diet for Cancer Case Study for Typically Fatal Glioblastoma
Could a ketogenic diet for cancer prove beneficial? In this n=1 case study, a British man rejected the standard of care to treat his terminal brain cancer. After adopting a ketogenic diet in 2014, his typically fatal glioblastoma tumor grew at a very slow rate. As the study notes, successfulRead
Inflammasomes Linked to Obesity-related Colon Cancer
Dysregulation of inflammasomes could be a significant factor in the development of obesity-associated colon cancer, according to new research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May). When this part of the innate immune system, which provides the first line of defense against pathogens, is exposedRead
Plant Compound Shows Early Promise for Targeting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
The natural plant compound sanguinarine could be a promising tool for targeting triple-negative breast cancer cells, according to a new cell study. The researchers also found that breast cancer cells derived from people with African American ancestry were more sensitive to sanguinarine than those of European origin. “Triple negative breastRead
Higher Levels of Vitamins A, B2, E, and Folate May Reduce Oncogenic HPV Infection in Women
Previous studies suggested that the onset of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer development may be activated by oxidative stress, the association had not been clearly understood. A study of a significant 11,070 participants, led by Hui-Yi Lin, Ph.D., Professor of Biostatistics, and a team of researchers at LSU Health New OrleansRead
Green Tea Compound EGCG Aids the ‘Guardian of the Genome’ Protein and Acts as a Tumor Suppressor
The antioxidant, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the “guardian of the genome.” The name is derived for the protein’s ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells. Published in Nature Communications, the study directly links theRead
