Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center say an extract of Ginkgo biloba reduces the risk of aggressive cancer in animal experiments. The investigators report that treating mice with Ginkgo biloba both before and after implanting human breast or brain...
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The Tomato Effect: Lycopene curbs cancer cell growth
Lycopene is a nutrient found in tomatoes and other fruits that has been researched for its preventative effects in both cardiovascular disease and cancer. A recent study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food demonstrated that lycopene supplements decreased the...
Tea Targets Cancer: Green tea extract potential anti-cancer agent
A study on bladder cancer cell lines showed that green tea extract has potential as an anti-cancer agent, proving for the first time that it is able to target cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study also uncovered more about how green tea extract...
Is Omega-3 Anticancer? Study finds breast cancer benefits when combined with drug
Omega-3, the fatty acid found in oily fish, could be combined with a commonly used anesthetic to develop drugs to treat breast cancer, according to researchers. Compounds of omega-3 fatty acids and propofol reduce the ability of breast cancer cells to develop into...
Herb Compound Used to Kill Cancer Cells: Wormwood derivative highly successful
Researchers at the University of Washington have blended the past with the present in the fight against cancer, synthesizing a promising new compound from an ancient Chinese remedy. The substance, artemisinin, is derived from the wormwood plant and has been used in...
Beans Beat Cancer: Inositol compound inhibits tumour growth
Scientists have discovered a new and potent anti-cancer compound in everyday food. The collaborative study led by University College London shows that the compound - inositol pentakisphosphate - found in beans, nuts and cereals inhibits a key enzyme involved in tumour...
Anticancer Berry? Cranberry compounds inhibit breast cancer cells
Canadian researchers report that isolated compounds in cranberries called flavonoids may inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, when consumed in sufficient concentrations. These naturally occurring flavonoids may also help prevent other forms of cancer, including...
Vitamin Protects from Lung Disease: Researcher finds link between vitamin A and emphysema
While studying the relationship between vitamin A and lung inflammation, a Kansas State University researcher made a surprising discovery - a link between vitamin A and emphysema in smokers. Richard Baybutt, associate professor of human nutrition, said his research...
The E Factor: Gamma-tocopherol, form of vitamin E, has anticancer power
The form of vitamin E found in many plant seeds might halt the growth of prostate and lung cancer cells, according to a Purdue University study. A team led by Qing Jiang has found that gamma-tocopherol, which occurs naturally in walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, and in...
The Broccoli Cure? Vegetable compound found to block existing breast cancer
A well known anti-cancer agent in certain vegetables has just had its reputation enhanced. The compound, found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has been found to be effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer. Keith Singletary of...