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02/13/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer

In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors. According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells essentially commit […]

02/12/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A closer look at alternative medicine use among patients with cancer

The National Cancer Institute defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. While complementary medicine refers to non-standard treatments (e.g., acupuncture) that are used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine refers to any treatment (e.g., natural remedies) used in place of standard medical treatments. […]

10/23/2019 / By Melissa Smith

A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds

Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy […]

10/15/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer

Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle and joint […]

10/14/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

TCM’s Si Jun Zi found to protect against the spread of cancer cells in the liver

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. Depending on its stage or the extent of its metastasis, the five-year survival rate of colorectal cancer patients is 65 percent. Luckily, researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found a traditional Chinese medicine that can stop cancer cells from spreading. This herbal remedy […]

10/10/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Study: Anti-cancer potential of modified si jun zi, a Chinese medicine formula

In this study, a team of researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China studied the effects of a modified decoction of si jun zi on the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Si jun zi is a formula used in traditional Chinese medicine. […]

10/09/2019 / By Ethan Huff

Cannibalism gone mainstream: Parents who agree with vaccines are injecting their children with the COMPLETE human genome of another dead baby

If asked about their views on cannibalism, the vast majority of Americans would probably express absolute horror at the mere thought of consuming human flesh. But this is what happens every single day when children are forcibly injected with government-approved vaccines, as many of them contain the biological components of aborted human babies. What’s worse […]

10/08/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer

Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and these can […]

09/25/2019 / By Grace Olson

The potential of microalgae in functional food and nutraceuticals

In this article, researchers from Malaysia, India, China, and Vietnam listed the various health benefits offered by microalgae and explored their potential in human food production. Their study was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Microalgae are an exceedingly diverse group of eukaryotic organisms. Microalgae species are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and other bioactive compounds. Spirulina […]

09/20/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Watch what you eat: Study reveals that post-menopausal women who eat a Western diet increase their risk of breast cancer

A person’s diet plays a huge role in determining their overall health. Multiple studies have shown how a diet influences many physiological functions, including immune function, which the body relies on for protection against diseases. For instance, a diet rich in fiber and plant-based foods brings longevity and keeps the body in tip-top shape. However, a diet loaded with […]

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