New data put out by the Australian government shows that cancer rates are skyrocketing in young girls who receive the Gardasil vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), which is supposedly linked to causing cervical cancer. According to the data, the Merck & Co. vaccine, which is marketed as a prophylactic against certain forms of cervical cancer, has … Continue reading Gardasil vaccines lead to cancer epidemic in young girls
Sugar is cancer’s best friend: Research reveals how it feeds tumors
We’ve known for quite some time that sugar essentially feeds cancer cells, with tumors preferring to use sugar fermentation as a source of energy. But now, studies are showing that it could, in fact, be the cause of the disease in the first place. A study that was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation illustrated how sugar could … Continue reading Sugar is cancer’s best friend: Research reveals how it feeds tumors
Reduce your colorectal cancer risk by up to 39% with 60 minutes of daily physical exercise
A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer revealed that people with at least 60 minutes of physical activity from adolescence could potentially reduce their risk for colorectal cancer by more than a third. The report, led by researchers from the University of Sao Paolo, is the first to analyze the direct link between physical activity during adolescence and … Continue reading Reduce your colorectal cancer risk by up to 39% with 60 minutes of daily physical exercise
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
Cancer study: Ginger compound is superior to conventional chemotherapy treatments
Ginger is a more potent cancer medicine than chemotherapeutic drugs like Taxol, according to a recent study. Published in the journal PLOS One, it revealed that 6-shogaol, one of the pungent compounds present in ginger, can kill breast cancer stem cells at doses that are non-toxic to healthy cells. Researchers from the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology in India noted that 6-shogaol can induce … Continue reading Cancer study: Ginger compound is superior to conventional chemotherapy treatments
Boosting selenium levels helps reduce premature death risk, say scientists
Having high selenium levels is linked to a longer, healthier life, says a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. The study used data from an earlier research known as the ilSIRENTE Study, which involved nearly 350 men and women aged 80 years and older who live in a small mountain community in Italy. Selenium is an important antioxidant and trace … Continue reading Boosting selenium levels helps reduce premature death risk, say scientists
Holy basil: This Ayurvedic medicine for skin diseases is also a potent anti-cancer agent
Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Widely used in traditional medicine, holy basil is considered a great tonic for the body, mind and spirit. In fact, it is also called the “queen of the herbs” because of its many therapeutic properties. In Ayurveda — an ancient … Continue reading Holy basil: This Ayurvedic medicine for skin diseases is also a potent anti-cancer agent
Scientists discover chemical compound that can help fight pancreatic cancer
Scientists have found a chemical compound that can help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer. A recent study by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis and Rush University in Chicago promises new hope for people who are fighting this deadly disease.Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to treat. Traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy provide little … Continue reading Scientists discover chemical compound that can help fight pancreatic cancer
The in vitro anti-cancer activities of Ocimum sanctum leaf extracts (holy basil)
In this study, a researcher at Government Degree College, Khairatabad in India investigated the anti-cancer activity of plant suspension cultures of Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) against lung cancer. Key findings were published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Ethanol, acetone and aqueous leaf extracts of O. sanctum were used to treat human lung cancer (A549) cells. Their in vitro anti-cancer activity was evaluated … Continue reading The in vitro anti-cancer activities of Ocimum sanctum leaf extracts (holy basil)
Can this summer lawn weed help protect you from cervical cancer? Researchers say YES
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common garden weed that’s consumed as a vegetable because of its high nutrient content. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), purslane is used to remove toxic heat and substances from the body. It is also used to treat dysentery, eczema, hemorrhoidal bleeding and abnormal uterine bleeding. In a recent study, researchers at Heilongjiang August First Land … Continue reading Can this summer lawn weed help protect you from cervical cancer? Researchers say YES
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