(Natural News) Primary liver cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the liver. The main type of primary liver cancer affecting adults is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC starts in the hepatocytes (hepatoma) which is the liver’s main cell type. High mortality and morbidity rates are associated with HCC, which is primarily caused by uncontrolled […]

(Natural News) Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a plant known for its many medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine in China and Brazil. Numerous studies have proven that pigeon pea possesses antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and DNA-protective properties. However, not much is known about its mechanisms of action. In a recent study published in the journal Food […]

(Natural News) Whenever studies report about anti-cancer foods, fruits and mainly vegetables top their lists. These fibrous, plant-based foods are rich in chemical compounds that can prevent, halt the progression of, and even fight several diseases. After years of investigating, researchers have finally identified these valuable sources of cancer-fighting chemicals as cruciferous and allium vegetables. What’s even better is […]

(Natural News) Sarcopenia is a progressive disease characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. It is commonly associated with aging but can also be seen in cancer survivors. There are no pharmacological treatments available for sarcopenia at present; only basic interventions such as resistance exercise, protein supplementation, and vitamin D administration […]

(Natural News) Recently, more people are adhering to the ketogenic diet – a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet. It restricts the intake of carbohydrates coming from bread, crackers, certain fruits, pasta, rice, root vegetables, and sugar. While most commonly known for its ability to aid in weight loss, the keto diet was also found to […]

(Natural News) New research has discovered a benefit of the common hop, the plant that gives beer its color, bitterness, and flavor. The study, which was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, found that hops contain compounds that have liver and colon cancer-fighting properties. The primary compound of the common hop (Humulus lupulus) […]

(Natural News) Red beets may be an acquired taste, but there’s no denying that these nutritious root vegetables offer many health benefits. Whether you add them to smoothies or savory dishes, beets offer various benefits, such as improving your digestion and boosting heart health. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are root vegetables that look like turnips. They have rough outer […]

(Natural News) The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human […]

(Natural News) For many years, traditional healers have relied on herbal medicines to address illnesses, including the threat of cancer. One of these herbs is astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an adaptogen used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University recently reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of A. membranaceus. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese […]

(Natural News) Some of the most effective cancer-fighting compounds are found in plants. Researchers from Colombia investigated the antitumor activities of extracts obtained from Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as spiny holdback tree, to see if they can be used as an adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy medications. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Cancer stem cells (CSC) […]