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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 […]

07/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A polysaccharide found in brown algae shows great anticancer potential

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men in the U.S. Although deemed survivable, it remains a considerable cause of death. A paper published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discussed the anti-tumor properties of fucoidan, a bioactive polysaccharide derived from algae, and how it can be used […]

04/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating nuts increases survival in colon cancer patients

The regular consumption of nuts significantly increases the prognosis of people with stage III colon cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study was led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center who looked at the the effect of nuts consumption on colon cancer recurrence and survival. In conducting the study, the research […]

01/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Thailand’s saraphi flower found to be effective against leukemia; it inhibits growth of cancerous cells

In Thailand, the herb saraphi’s (Mammea siamensis) flowers have traditionally been used to treat heart problems and lower fever, and the herb has also been used for appetite enhancement. Now, a group of researchers from Thailand has spearheaded a study concerning the possible medical applications of saraphi. Based on the results, the herb can be an effective treatment for […]

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