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11/23/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Cancer link identified among people who work near chemical sanitizers, disinfectants, and sterilizers

Exposure to chemical disinfectants and sanitizers on the job may increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer, a recent study found. Researchers examined 960 study participants and pooled data from their employment histories including job titles, responsibilities, and company name. The experts then calculated potential biocide and pesticide exposure in workers. Biocides used in the […]

11/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver cancer

Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known as wormwood, […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study finds that a traditional Chinese medicine is effective at treating liver cancer

Conventional treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are known for targeting even healthy cells. The damage induced on healthy cells by non-selective targeting these cancer treatments lead to side effects like diarrhea, anemia, infertility, mood changes, and weight loss. To avoid these side effects, people are now turning to traditional medicine for potential […]

09/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Resveratrol improves the efficacy of paclitaxel in treating liver cancer

A Chinese in vitro study tested the efficacy of the natural cancer inhibitor paclitaxel when taken alongside the plant-based polyphenol resveratrol. The study concluded that resveratrol improved the anticancer effects of paclitaxel on human liver cancer cells, allowing reduced amounts of the cancer-fighting substance to be used in treatments. The study was supported by the […]

08/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Chitosan found to inhibit liver cancer: Study

Research revealed that Chitosan oligosaccharide, the degradation products of chitin, prevents liver cancer. Scientists continue to search for therapeutic treatments for liver cancer patients as chemotherapy is continually proven to be ineffective and dangerous. Thus, a team of researchers from the Dalian Medical University examined the protective effect of Chitosan oligosaccharide against human hepatoma cells. […]

04/30/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

International team discovers a new anti-cancer protein and it could help doctors treat liver cancer better

Liver cancer is on the rise, with the number of cases tripling in the U.S. since the 1980s. Around 31,000 Americans develop the disease in every year, and 24,000 people die from it. Unfortunately, patients with hepatocellular carcinoma generally have a poor overall prognosis because it’s typically diagnosed in the later stages when the liver […]

04/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Japanese study confirms vitamin D reduces cancer risk

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is good for the health, and scientists continue to explore its other health benefits. In fact, a new study found that vitamin D reduces the risk of cancers. The large Japanese cohort study, published in the BMJ, aimed to determine whether vitamin D was associated with the risk […]

01/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cannabis found to reduce alcohol-induced liver disease, according to new study

It’s no secret that abusing alcohol can wreak havoc on your liver, but it’s not as widely known that cannabis can actually stem this effect. A surprising new study shows that people who abuse alcohol and also use cannabis have a reduced incidence of liver disease. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in America, causing […]

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