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10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study finds that a traditional Chinese medicine is effective at treating liver cancer

Conventional treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are known for targeting even healthy cells. The damage induced on healthy cells by non-selective targeting these cancer treatments lead to side effects like diarrhea, anemia, infertility, mood changes, and weight loss. To avoid these side effects, people are now turning to traditional medicine for potential […]

03/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers: Treat liver cancer with the anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties of vitamin D

Another benefit of vitamin D has been discovered. Vitamin D was found to be an effective treatment and prevention option for liver diseases and cancers, according to a new study. A team of researchers from King Abdulaziz University and Qassim University in Saudi Arabia, National Brain Research Center in India, and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in […]

01/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Seashore mangosteen, used for medicinal purposes in the East, found to protect the liver and inhibit cancer growth

In a recent study, researchers revealed that mangosteen has liver-protecting properties that guard against toxin damage and cancer. The paper, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, examined the potential that mangosteen has in inhibiting cytotoxic materials from affecting the liver. What causes liver damage? The liver is known to be the largest organ […]

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