According to researchers, Mushrooms, being highly rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins, help fight cancer.
Speaking about the health benefits of mushrooms, Scientists at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, in New Orleans said that Mushrooms contain riboflavin, selenium, antioxidants and other substances that safeguard immune system and fight cancer.
A researcher at […]

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The unpleasant negative effects of treatment for head and neck cancer patients may be relieved by Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice.
A recent study found that there was significant reduction in both dry mouth and pain and shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection in patients who received acupuncture.
However, further studies are required to support the potential role […]

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Water Melon

This summer relish that cool slice of watermelon without hesitation, as the fruit contains a wealth of vitamins, say nutrition experts.
Research conducted at the UR Southwestern Medical Center has revealed that a two-cup serving of diced watermelon contains loads of vitamin A and vitamin C, with only 80 calories and absolutely no fat. The […]

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Asparagus is the Greek word for stalk or shoot and belongs to the family Asparagaceae. Although a native of Europe, Asparagus is grown well in the sub-tropics. The emerging shoots can be eaten as a vegetable, after harvesting the shoots that are 2-3cm thick and about 15-20cm long. The shoots, called spears, if allowed to […]

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According to a new study, a concentrated extract of freeze-dried Broccoli sprouts helped cut-down the development of bladder tumor by more than 50%. According to researchers, this finding supports the earlier studies, which indicated that broccoli consumption is associated with lower risk of bladder cancer.
A Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Dr. Yuesheng Zhang, […]

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Often, the substances used by modern medicine in Chemotherapies for treatment of Cancer are natural products derived from natural substances. For instance, ‘taxanes’ which is used in treatment of breast and prostate cancers are made from Yew trees. Yew Tree is a popular periwinkle plant that grows on the ground of many front yards and […]

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A recent research conducted by University of Pittsburgh revealed that ‘Triphala’, a general ayurvedic medicine meant for stomach ailments has the property of hindering growth of cancer cells in the Pancreas.
The Research report, conducted by Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, shows that use of Triphala inhibited the growth of cancer in mice, which were implanted with human […]

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Creamy rich Avocados could help in preventing mouth cancer, and may reduce the growth of pre-cancerous cells, reveals new research.
The scientists at Ohio State University stated that the high levels of phytochemicals in the fruit contain health-protecting qualities, which either stop the growth of pre-cancerous cells or kill the pre-cancerous cells leaving the normal cells […]

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