Cancer
We tend to think of herbs as “natural” and harmless. In fact, they may interfere with cancer therapy
Leading the list in terms of popularity is garlic. Although the NCI team found that garlic affects the activity of some P450 enzymes, they concluded that no significant interactions with anti-cancer drugs are likely. read more »
Herbs and cancer drugs - They may not mix
Many people with cancer turn to dietary supplements such as antioxidant vitamins as well as to plants and plant products. read more »
Is eating fish healthy or a cause for worry?
Is eating fish good for you? That’s not as easy a question to answer as it once was. Evidence continues to mount that consuming fish is beneficial for the heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions. On the other hand, many fish have been found to con-tain chemical contaminants that may harm health and even pose a risk of causing cancer. So, what’s the bottom line?
Many benefits read more »
Does tea prevent cancer? The evidence isn't there
Over the past decade or so, many claims have been made about the ability of tea to reduce the risk for developing a number of diseases, including cancer. But promising stud-ies in animals haven’t been extended to solid evidence that tea drinking has similar benefits for people.
Evidence from animal studies read more »
