Tag Archives: Cancer
How to Prevent Common Cancers?
The incidence and burden of cancer is huge. Nearly 12.7 million of people are diagnosed of cancer every day and 7.6 million die from cancer. The global cancer epidemic is set to continue rising, with the number of worldwide cancer … Continue reading
Fish Oil Prevents Weight and Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
Cancer patients who are taking chemotherapy are always worried about muscle wasting (cachexia) and weight loss. Now, a small study suggests that supplementation with fish oil might prevent muscle wasting (cachexia) and weight loss. In the study, investigators randomized 40 … Continue reading
Effects of Linzhi on the Immune Functions in patients with Advanced Cancer
Preclinical studies have established that Linzhi or Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide (GLPS) fractions have potent immuno-stimulating effects and anti-tumor activity. However, it is unclear whether these effects also appear in humans in vivo. A study published in the Journal of Immunological … Continue reading
Sitting Increases the Risk of Death?
If you think sitting more and moving less can make you live longer, you might like to think again… In the 14-year study published in the American Journal of epidemiology, researchers found that people who spent at least 6 hours … Continue reading
Multivitamin Use and Breast Cancer: Protective or Harmful?
We have previously reported the benefits of taking vitamins in reducing cardiovascular disease, cancer risk and mental diseases. Now, the result of a new study added to the glowing benefits of vitamins by suggesting its role in reducing breast cancer. … Continue reading
Is Shark Cartilage Helpful For Cancer Patients?
Shark cartilage has been touted as a potential alternative or complementary cancer treatment for several decades. Dozens of shark cartilage products are sold as dietary supplements, but none have been studied in humans. A recently published study indicated that adding a … Continue reading
Benefits of Tea in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes and Cancers
Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world. Beside quenching thirst, tea also contains lots of natural ingredients which might be beneficial to the overall health. This article reviews the clinical benefits of tea. Tea According to … Continue reading
Vitamin K Intake Cut Cancer Risks
A study published in the March 24th issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggested that higher dietary intake of vitamin K may reduce the incidence of cancer and cancer-related mortality, particularly lung or prostate cancers. Vitamin K exists … Continue reading