Based on a study published in the Journal BMC Cancer, there is a strong link between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets with reduction in Breast Cancer risk.
Javier Menendez from Catalan Institute of Oncology and Antonio Seguara from the University of Granada in Spain, along with their team of researchers, found out the parts of olive oil [...]
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Massage Therapy has been found to offer relief from pain and depressed mood for people coping with advanced cancer reveals new study.
A report published in the ‘Annuals of Internal Medicine’ stated that people who received massage from licensed, specially trained therapist, reported greater improvements in pain and mood symptoms than people who received simple touch. [...]
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It is a proven fact that prayer can help you sail through tough times. Reaching out to God (even if it is via the web) may help you cope with illness.
A study conducted on an online breast cancer support group, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found association between how optimistic patients felt and how often [...]
The tobacco plant, which is the cause for millions of cancer cases, could actually prove beneficial in treating certain form of the disease, reveals new study.
The US scientist had actually used the tobacco plant to “grow” major components of a cancer vaccine. As per a study by the National Academy of Sciences, the tobacco plant [...]
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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 [...]
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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