Monday, March 18, 2024

Magnesium Levels Vital for Strong Immune Response to Infections and Cancer

The level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor in the immune system's ability to tackle pathogens and cancer cells. Writing in...

Consumption of Red Seaweeds Linked to Lower Risk for Colon, Colorectal...

Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years. In a new study, published in Marine Drugs, researchers...

An Omega-3 Oil That’s Poison For Tumors

So-called "good fatty acids" are essential for human health and much sought after by those who try to eat healthily. Among the Omega-3 fatty...

Exposure to Common Food-Borne Pathogen Linked to Rare Brain Cancer

(Fig. 1. Parasitic protozoans Toxoplasma gondii in tachyzoite stage.) A new study suggests a link between Toxoplasma Gondii (T. gondii) infection and the risk of...

New Blood Test Detects Over 50 Types of Cancer, Some Before...

In a study involving thousands of participants, a new blood test detected more than 50 types of cancer as well as their location within...

British Scientists Accidentally Discover New Type of Immune Cell That Kills...

In a finding that could herald a major breakthrough in cancer treatment British scientists have accidentally discovered a new type of immune cell that kills most...

High Fiber, Yogurt Diet Associated with Lower Lung Cancer Risk

A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical...

Study Finds Onion and Garlic Consumption May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for...

Strain of Common Cold Virus Destroys Bladder Cancer Cells

A strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with bladder cancer, a...

Tart Cherries Reduce Joint Pain, Sore Muscles of Breast Cancer Treatment

Tart cherry reduces the musculoskeletal effects of aromatase inhibitors in patients with non-metastatic breast cancer, according to new findings from a clinical trial by...

Broccoli Compound Shown to Suppress Tumor Growth

Your mother was right; broccoli is really good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain a...

New Approach “Locks-n-Blocks” Cancer Cells to Prevent Metastases

"They got all of it" are the reassuring words people hope to hear following cancer surgery, but a growing understanding of the science of...