(Natural News) Bad nutrition continues to be a great societal problem, as experts from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) are now warning that obesity is catching up to smoking as a leading cause of cancer. According to the experts, while smoking still maintains its leading spot, the number of smokers and smoking-related cancer diagnoses is declining, while that […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Malaysia evaluated the cytotoxicity of postbiotic metabolites (PM) produced by six strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on various cancer and normal cells. Their findings were published on the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. L. plantarum is a major species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) capable of producing PM. Studies […]

(Natural News) A study from the Institute of Rural Health in Poland showed that green barley has anti-cancer potential, adding to its already long list of health benefits. In their paper, which appeared in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, the team reported that extracts from young green barley can prevent the spread of colon cancer cells […]

(Natural News) Chances are your parents reminded you time and time again to brush your teeth before and after meals as a kid to keep your teeth clean and healthy. However, achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of care, an understanding of oral hygiene basics and the occasional trip to the dentist. Unfortunately, according to […]

(Natural News) Here is some good — and delicious — news: Men who are looking to reduce their risk for colorectal cancer may benefit from adding more yogurt to their diets. In a recent study published on the medical journal Gut, researchers from the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, […]

(Natural News) Adipokines are cell signaling proteins produced by adipose tissue (fat). These “circulating hormones” facilitate communication between various organs, such as the brain, liver and muscles. Dysregulation of adipokines, which also mediate inflammation, has dire consequences and is associated with serious health problems like obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, researchers from the Medical […]

(Natural News) Poor oral hygiene not only affects dental health, causing tooth decay and gum disease, but it can also lead to heart disease and diabetes. Now, recent research suggests that poor oral health can also increase your risk of developing certain cancers. A study published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal found an association […]

(Natural News) The flowering plant scientifically known as Sanguisorba officinalis (great burnet) is a common Chinese herbal medicine used to stop bleeding and reduce inflammation. Research suggests that it has great therapeutic potential due to its broad range of biological properties, which include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. In a recent study published in the journal Chinese Medicine, Chinese researchers explored […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from China identified the active compound and molecular mechanism of Sanguisorba officinalis against the Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathway, and developed Wnt inhibitors from natural products as anti-colorectal cancer agents. Their results were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. S. officinalis or di yu is a popular Chinese herb that can inhibit […]

(Natural News) Scientists have discovered that depression and breast cancer may be intricately linked. A 2017 study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal found that those who exhibit “psychological distress” are 32 percent more likely to die from cancer in general. Antidepressants may lead to breast cancer   The first connection has to do […]