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Asian spice could reduce breast cancer risk in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy

Previous studies have found that postmenopausal women who have taken a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy have increased their risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast tumors. Now, University ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Turmeric might be 'the right spice' to fight colon cancer

Turmeric, a bright yellow spice from south Asia belonging to the ginger family, is the main ingredient in curries — and ancient wisdom suggests that it's also good for your health. Taking this wisdom ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Mar 02, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Curry cooking ingredient could provide recipe for fight against cancer

Scientists at the University of Leicester, funded by Hope Against Cancer, are pioneering the use of a common curry cooking ingredient to target cancer cells.

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created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (14) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cigarette smoking, fructose consumption exacerbates liver disease

Recent studies suggest that modifiable risk factors such as cigarette smoking and fructose consumption can worsen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). With NAFLD, fat accumulates in the liver of overweight individuals ...

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created Apr 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Turmeric prevents experimental rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss

An ancient spice, long used in traditional Asian medicine, may hold promise for the prevention of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, according to a recently completed study at The University of Arizona College of ...

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created Oct 30, 2006 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (11) | comments 0


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