CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A new and improved vaccine may keep more men from dying of skin cancer. A new clinical trial has produced promising results that could ..
Multiple cancer studies have unveiled a beacon of hope in an unexpected source: chlorophyll, the green pigment that gives plants their vibrant color. Chlorophyll, ..
Seaweeds can be used as food and treatment for common ailments. They are used to treat boils, dropsy or edema (swelling caused by fluids trapped in the body), fever, ..
The polyphenol curcumin, which is responsible for the bright orange-yellow color of turmeric (Curcuma longa), appears to have preventative and therapeutic effects against ..
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a nutrient powerhouse rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamin C and beneficial tannins. The fruit has often been the subject ..
Cruciferous vegetables may hold the key to stopping the progression and recurrence of cancer. Researchers at South Dakota State University (SDState) reported that ..
A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found an increase in specific microorganisms in the gut which are linked to colorectal cancer. The researchers ..
Mainstream cancer treatments like chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation therapies can do immense and sometimes irreparable damage to cells, tissues, muscles and the like. ..
In the fields of science and medicine, plants are not only valued because of their capacity to prevent and treat diseases, but also because they produce active ..
Advance care planning is when individuals prepare ahead of time for what kinds of care they want to receive when they’re facing a medical crisis that could ..