One of the active ingredients in a popular traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) protocol known as Dang Gui Long Hui Wan is powerfully efficacious against malignant brain tumors, a new study shows. The substance is known as indirubin and it is naturally found in indigo plants. Researchers investigated it as a potential remedy for glioblastoma treatment using mice, … Continue reading Indigo plant compound found to be effective at fighting brain tumors
Living near pesticide-treated farms raises risk of childhood brain tumors
Pregnant women living within 2.5 miles of agricultural lands treated with pesticides have a greater risk of their children developing central nervous system (CNS) tumors, according to a recent study. Published on Wednesday, March 31, in the Environmental Research journal, the study also revealed that the pregnant women did not have to be working in agriculture or in close contact … Continue reading Living near pesticide-treated farms raises risk of childhood brain tumors
Living in a microwave: How dangerous is it to live near a cell site?
Over the next 20 years, an estimated 800,000 5G cell towers will be rolled out throughout the United States, the majority of which will be located within cities and their residential areas. This has caused alarm among many citizens, as the rollout of the towers would mean an unprecedented increase in both electromagnetic field (EMF) and radiofrequency … Continue reading Living in a microwave: How dangerous is it to live near a cell site?
How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
The latest data from the Pew Research Center estimates that 96 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Given the sheer number of people using cell phones, scientists have been keen to establish a link between cell phone use and chronic diseases like cancer. Recent research suggests that the brain is the most susceptible organ when it … Continue reading How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
DNA Methylation Study Provides Insight for Treating Brain Cancer
Receiving the diagnosis of a brain cancer is undoubtedly disastrous news that nobody wants to hear for themselves or their loved ones. Although significant advances have been made to understand and treat many cancers, the mortality rate remains high for cancers of the brain. New research, however, may be shedding light on one form of … Continue reading DNA Methylation Study Provides Insight for Treating Brain Cancer
7 Reasons why 5G is a threat to overall health
Telecommunication companies are painting a rosy picture of 5G, boasting that the new technology will provide us with nearly instant data transfers, faster speeds and greater connectivity. However, as 5G makes its way to cities across the planet, concerns are growing about the effects it could have on our health. Here is a look at … Continue reading 7 Reasons why 5G is a threat to overall health
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. The … Continue reading Chemotherapy found to stop new brain cells from growing, worsening depression in brain cancer patients
Radiation therapy for brain cancer found to cause significant damage to the brain
Radiation therapy (RT) may be seen as an effective method in treating cancer, but it comes at a high cost. New research shows that RT does not just kill brain tumors, but even the healthy tissue surrounding them, causing significant damage in the brains of patients. The study was done by researchers at the University of … Continue reading Radiation therapy for brain cancer found to cause significant damage to the brain
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 