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10/24/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A flavonoid found in citrus fruits helps keep the heart strong in cancer patients

Rutin is a natural pigment found in fruits and vegetables. A study published in the Journal of Asian Natural Products Research found that this flavonoid can protect the heart from damage caused by chemotherapy, making it a potentially effective means to counter the side effects that cancer patients experience from chemo treatment. The researchers created rat models […]

10/01/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Extracts from the acacia tree found to be useful in preventing cardiac injury caused by common chemotherapy drug

Chemotherapy, despite its prevalent use in conventional medicine as the primary treatment for almost all kinds of cancer, is far from being safe. Its side effects are notorious and can be severe. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the ability of Acacia hydaspica R. Parker, a type of acacia […]

05/22/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered

Whether or not tomatoes are your favorite part of a salad (or pizza), there are certainly good reasons to include as many of them in your diet as possible. One of the greatest reasons is the fact that the lycopene that gives tomatoes their beautiful color is one of the most potent anti-cancer agents yet discovered […]

02/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Warning from the American Heart Association: Breast cancer treatments, such as radiation and chemo, can cause heart failure

Sometimes the cure is worse than the ailment, the saying goes, and a new warning from the American Heart Association is shedding light on the quandary many women face when weighing breast cancer treatment against the potential side effects. According to the group, some of the most popular breast cancer therapies can actually damage the […]

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