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10/30/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Groundbreaking study looks at the regenerative potential of vitamin C for hormone health and cancer prevention

When we think of vitamin C we probably think of citrus fruits, winter and preventing the flu. However, this powerhouse nutrient is so much more than an immune booster – albeit a powerful one. A groundbreaking but undervalued study published over two decades ago in the peer-reviewed journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry, found that vitamin […]

08/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Obesity and breast cancer: Scientists explain how being overweight makes breast cancer cells more aggressive

Researchers from Helmholtz Zentrum München, Technische Universität München (TUM), and Heidelberg University Hospital carried out a study on how extra weight makes breast cancer cells more aggressive. Using human tissue from breast cancer metastases, the researchers found that the enzyme known as ACC1 (acetyl-CoA-carboxylase 1) — a key component of fatty acid synthesis — is […]

08/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Increased risk of cancer from breast implants? Woman barely survives rare blood cancer linked to her implants

A 48-year-old British woman survived a rare blood cancer that was triggered by her breast implants. Known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), this type of cancer is said to be a result of a reaction between the white blood cells and the new generation of rough surfaced breast implants introduced a decade and a […]

08/02/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Irrefutable evidence proves that honey and bee pollen improve menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients

As the most common cancer among women around the world, breast cancer is one of the biggest health issues of our time. It’s also quite controversial, as you might expect, from a problem that has the potential to generate so many profits. In addition to living with a constant worry of developing this potentially deadly […]

07/26/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Sweet remedy: Tualang honey is a powerful cancer-alleviating agent

It would do us well to be like Pooh and eat more honey – of the Malaysian variant, that is. Tualang honey, a multi-floral Malaysian jungle honey, has been found to have potent anti-cancer effects, particularly in the formation of breast tumors. Researchers have found that the dark, raw honey induced apoptosis (cell death) in breast […]

07/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

New research finds that routine breast cancer tests lead to unnecessary mastectomies and chemotherapy

Are women’s fears of breast cancer driving them to get unnecessary, dangerous treatments like chemotherapy and mastectomies? A pair of studies shows just how much women are endangering their lives for no benefit after getting a diagnosis. The first is an unsettling U.K. study that looked at more than 2,700 women who were 40 or […]

06/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer at any age

Aside from keeping us in good physical condition, a study has shown that regular exercise can help prevent breast cancer. However, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) warns that even though exercise like brisk walking can help reduce the risk of breast cancer among women of all ages, only a handful of Americans are aware […]

05/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Why do many women experience breast cancer recurrence after a mastectomy?

If you find out you have breast cancer, your first instinct might be to get rid of it using whatever means possible. Having a mastectomy isn’t a decision any woman takes lightly, of course, but, for many, the idea of sacrificing your breast to be cancer-free seems like a fair trade to make. Unfortunately, however, […]

05/20/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers find that hemp can be used to treat ovarian cancer

Many people are aware that marijuana can help people who have cancer, but another member of the cannabis family has now shown tremendous potential for treating the disease as well. Like marijuana, hemp contains therapeutic components like cannabinol, cannabidiol, and tetrahydrocannabinol. It does not cause addiction, nor does it have psychoactive properties, yet its therapeutic […]

04/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

When weighing all the factors, experts say leading a healthy lifestyle is your best bet against cancer

Various studies have already tried to determine the most effective ways to prevent cancer. However, since a lot of factors that determine cancer risk, such as age and genetic predisposition, can’t be controlled, experts suggest studying one’s “family’s medical history and trying to live a healthy lifestyle.” Cancer-prevention through healthy habits Maria Baker, professor of medicine […]

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