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10/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Probiotics help body survive harmful effects of chemo better than antibiotics

Chemotherapy has been used as both first-line and second-line therapy in cancer treatments, especially in conventional medicine. However, the treatment is also known for its adverse effects to the body, which can range from extreme fatigue to an increased risk of infection. In recent studies, scientists have shown that adding probiotics to the mix can protect […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors

Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]

07/10/2018 / By Vicki Batts

The evidence is clear: Hemp slows the progression of ovarian cancer

Could hemp be the next big thing in natural medicine? New research has shown that the humble hemp plant has anti-cancer effects so profound that it can slow down the progression of ovarian cancer — and can stop cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body, too. A cousin of the cannabis plant, […]

03/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers discover how viruses manipulate the immune system to cause cancer

Viruses drive the rapid reproduction of infected cells, and this hastens the creation of more viruses. Excessive cellular proliferation is a telltale sign of cancer. According to a review by researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center), viruses can manipulate the human immune system to ensure their survival and even promote cancer. Fortunately, this discovery […]

03/18/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Natural alkaloids extracted from daffodils discovered to have anti-cancer effects

There are many plants that can be grown in your garden and hold a place in your medicine cabinet. And it looks like daffodils may be the next big thing to have on hand. Indeed, it turns out “flower power” is greater than scientists could have ever imagined: New research shows that daffodil extract can […]

08/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Experts warn Senator John McCain’s brain cancer will return even after radiation and chemotherapy

Last July 31, Senator John McCain returned to Arizona to undergo chemotherapy and targeted radiation, both standard post-surgical treatments for his brain tumor. The Arizona politician, 80, was diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma following a craniotomy to remove a blood clot below his left eyebrow. The July 14 procedure was scheduled after McCain complained of […]

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