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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer

Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]

02/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Pilot study explores potential of walnuts for inhibiting breast cancer metastasis

This study is a clinical trial conducted by researchers from Marshall University in West Virginia to determine the effects of walnut consumption on breast cancer. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Walnut consumption slows breast cancer growth and reduces the risk of mammary cancer in mice. Previous studies suggest at this benefit is associated […]

12/30/2019 / By Grace Olson

Acrylamides in coffee … should you be worried?

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, one that’s enjoyed by millions of people across different cultures. However, despite its popularity and its health benefits, roasted coffee beans have been found to contain small amounts of a compound called acrylamide. But what is it, really? Find out below: What is acrylamide? Acrylamide […]

12/26/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Exciting breakthrough: Fight the spread of breast cancer with a healthy gut

Statistics indicate that about 12 percent of American women – that’s one in every eight – will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. And, of course, breast cancer does not only strike women; men are also at risk of developing the disease. While overall death rates from breast cancer […]

12/25/2019 / By Tracey Watson

The top 10 most important anti-cancer stories of 2019

Few diseases cause as much fear and distress as cancer. Lifestyle changes like exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking and eating the right foods can go a long way towards preventing cancer. But human nature being what it is, many of us tend not to make those changes until it’s too late and […]

11/22/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Adding more fruits to your diet – while cutting back on fats – can help prevent breast cancer deaths

Eating a diet with more fruits and less fat can reduce the risk of mortality from breast cancer in women, according to a recent study in JAMA Oncology. The large-scale study, which followed nearly 49,000 women over two decades, is different from earlier studies, which settled for observing dietary habits to draw health conclusions. In the […]

10/31/2019 / By Grace Olson

Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why

Cancer is widespread in America, killing thousands of people each year. However, various studies have found that pomegranates have anti-cancer properties, which can be used for the prevention and treatment of this dreaded disease. How pomegranates fight cancer The American Cancer Society estimated 1,762,450 individuals would be diagnosed with cancer this year, and another 606,880 would die […]

10/17/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 65% with fruits, vegetables… and coffee?

Many people need their morning cup of joe to get them through the day. It should be comforting to know that your coffee habit can actually be helping you live a longer life, especially if you’re susceptible to breast cancer. A recent study conducted by the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen in Spain suggests that women […]

10/13/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

What do turmeric, apples and grapes have in common? Scientists have found they all help treat prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is among the leading cancers in men in the U.S., second only to skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates around 174,650 new cases of – and 31,620 deaths from – prostate cancer each year, in its latest report. Fortunately, new evidence suggests that eating certain foods could play a role in starving – or even preventing – cancer. A natural roadblock […]

10/02/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Study reveals eating 2 handfuls of walnuts a day can help prevent breast cancer

Walnuts are known for being one of the most nutritious nuts on the planet. They also happen to be excellent sources of healthy fats and antioxidants, which help fight disease-causing inflammation. Plenty of research has been done on the health benefits of walnuts, and consumption of these tree nuts has been associated with a lower risk of […]

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