High intake of garlic and onions was associated with significantly
reduced risks of a wide-range of cancers, according to a large
epidemiological study from Italy.
Boosting vitamin D levels amongst people with dark skin, a
population at greater risk of lower levels, could be an easy way to
reduce a number of cancers, say researchers from Harvard.
Antioxidant-rich extracts from a wide range of berries, including
blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, could inhibit cell
growth and spread for a wide range of cancers, researchers from
UCLA have reported.
A diet rich in vitamin E may protect middle-aged male smokers from
dying from diseases such as certain cancers and coronary heart
disease, says a new study.
Men who eat fish at least five times a week could slash the risk of
developing colorectal cancer by 40 per cent, compared to men who
ate fish less than once a week, Harvard researchers told the
American Association for Cancer Research's...
Getting plenty of calcium from the diet and supplements could
reduced the risk of colorectal cancer in Chinese women by 40 per
cent, says a new US-Chinese study.
Extracts from grape seeds, a rich source of proanthocyanidins,
stopped the spread of colorectal cancer cells in lab mice, suggests
new research funded by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI).
An extract derived from fresh blackberries has been seen to reduce
cancerous tumours and prevent the proliferation of cancer cells in
animal models, paving the way for further investigations into how
it could be used to support human...
Curcumin has been found to block activity of a hormone implicated
in the development of colorectal cancer - results which contribute
to a growing body of evidence pointing to the spice's
cancer-fighting potential.
A little-known bottled water from Scotland may help to stop cancer
cells spreading, a study has found, giving the drink a unique
potential in healthy beverage trends.
Supplements of the sunshine vitamin could cut the risk of
pancreatic cancer in half, says a study led by researchers at
Northwestern and Harvard universities.
Donors have injected $15m into the Minnesota-based Hormel Institute
in support of the study of food compounds to prevent cancer - a
further boost for the center following discoveries on antioxidant
benefits of green tea and ginger.
A diet rich in certain flavonoids, from eating plenty of fruit and
vegetables, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 40
per cent, says a large observational study from Italy.
Quercetin and curcumin, compounds found naturally in onions and
curry, could reduce the risk of colon cancer, suggests a small
clinical trial from the US.
A promising laboratory study into the preventative action of
Nexrutine from Phellodendron tree bark on prostate cancer could
open up new avenues of commercialization for its formulator Next
Pharmaceuticals.
A meta-analysis of 59 trials, rated by the reviewers as being of
'low' quality, has led to a conclusion that dietary supplements for
cancer patients do not improve survival or benefit prognosis.
Outreach is fundamental to future growth of the natural products
industry, and two long-time industry professionals have hit on a
two-part model, comprising a supplement line and a magazine, that
look set to boost education and get...
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate
cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for
exploiting the potential benefits.
High daily intakes of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as
well as vegetables in general, could reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma by almost 50 per cent, says a new study.
A daily supplement of probiotics could reduce the risk of liver
cancer caused by fungal toxins in foods, a leading cause of the
disease in some of the world's most populous countries.
US scientists report that blueberry extracts inhibited the growth
of liver cancer cells in the lab, potentially adding to the growing
list of health benefits for the 'superfood'.
A chewing gum with the amino acid cysteine aimed at reducing the
risk of alcohol and tobacco smoking related cancers is expected to
launch to market this year, following extensive research at the
University of Helskinki.
Sulphoraphane (SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli and cauliflower may reduce the risk of hereditary colon
cancer, an animal study has found, giving more evidence to the link
between diet and cancer prevention.
Water-soluble compounds from garlic reduced the size of liver
cancer cells by a factor of three, research that adds to other
anti-cancer studies with garlic, says a new laboratory study from
Italy.
Selenium has been linked to protection from cancers of both the
prostate and lung, as well as immune system health. Many questions
remain and numerous clinical trials are seeking to provide answers.
Research from Italy has shed light on possible mechanisms for
stopping the growth of prostate cancer by Linnea's HMRlignan, as
the company continues to consolidate the science behind its
product.
A combination of lycopene and vitamin E suppressed the growth of
prostate cancer in mice, but had no effect when used independently,
say Dutch researchers.
Increased flavonoid intake might offer protection against breast
and ovarian cancer, said scientists at this week's 97th Annual
Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
A review of 18 studies has led researchers to claim that soy
products may protect against breast cancer, but that consumers
should be wary of high-dose supplements - conclusions that have
been questioned by an industry association.
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent or inhibit the growth of liver
cancer cells, say researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at
today's annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer
Research.
Drinking five cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of breast
cancer by 22 per cent, claims a meta-analysis of previous studies,
the same studies that the FDA recently said contained very little
science to support the claims.
Five servings of fruit and vegetables per day and a diet low in fat
reduced the risk of breast cancer by nine per cent, a figure
dismissed as not significant and due to 'chance'.
Compounds found in broccoli and soy may help protect against
certain cancers that affect over two million new people every year,
according to a cell culture study.
Drinking as much as six cups of coffee per day has no effect on the
risk of colon or rectal cancer, according to Swedish researchers,
adding to evidence that coffee and the cancer are not linked.
New research indicates that a diet rich in magnesium may lower the
risk of colon cancer, supporting previous studies inversely linking
intake of the mineral to the disease.
A pharmaceutical company has suggested that the addition of a
phosphorylated variant of gamma-tocopherol to lycopene-rich foods
like tomato sauce might boost the carotenoid's anti-cancer
activity.
A new review study has poured water on claims that there is
sufficient evidence to support a link between omega-3 consumption
and a reduced risk of cancer.
Isoflavones from soy do not increase markers for breast cancer in
postmenopausal women and could protect against the disease,
suggests a new animal study.
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements
and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several
studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
Aminomics, supplements that aim to address the amino acid
imbalances that underpin the symptoms of some serious diseases, are
expected to reach the market next year following two deals struck
by developer the Canadian Cancer Research...