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10/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

South African herb demonstrates multiple health benefits, including antibacterial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties

The use of medicinal plants to treat skin conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Plant medicines have been proven to be effective skin treatments when applied topically, thanks to their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, the precise mechanism of cure is not always understood. One plant in particular became the focus of […]

10/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Compound found in brown algae and sea cucumber found to inhibit formation of skin cancer and promote cancer cell death

Aside from being used in Asian cuisine, scientists have discovered that brown algae and sea cucumber contain fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharide) that can inhibit cancer cell growth and tyrosinase in in vitro studies. The group of researchers from China believes that the findings on the “effect of fucoidan on B16 murine melanoma cells” can be used […]

10/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists study a traditional Chinese herbal medicine for its potential anticancer effects

Compound Muniziqi granule (MNZQ) has been used in China as a treatment for various conditions related to hormones and the endocrine system. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigates a compound present in one of its ingredients and examines the chemical’s ability to cause apoptosis and autophagy in B16 cancer […]

08/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Distinctly pretty and delicate, the wild carrot may be a natural treatment for cancer

Don’t let its tiny, delicate, white flowers lead you into underestimating the wild carrot. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this plant’s oil extracts could have huge medicinal benefits, specifically, the ability to fight skin cancer. Every year, more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

08/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do your moles put you at risk of melanoma? Find out through ABCDE

Moles are a common sight on a person’s body. These dark-colored clusters of pigmented cells usually appear during childhood, but can fade or disappear with age. While most are harmless, some moles may become deadly over time. Moles can be a risk factor for melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Melanoma may sound scary but […]

07/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why you should start wearing sunglasses (hint: they protect you from eyelid cancer)

When it comes to eye and skin care, sunglasses are more than just trendy. They can help protect your eyes and prevent different eye- and skin-related health concerns. In the U.K., skin cancer rates are skyrocketing. But this can be prevented by one simple change: choosing the right kind of sunglasses that can also protect […]

05/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Niacin (vitamin B3) can prevent melanoma, scientists confirm

Although research is still in progress, there is currently no single drug or combination of drugs that can effectively treat the deadliest form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Fortunately, a recent study has shown that vitamin B3, or niacin, may play an important role in the prevention and progression of the disease. In a […]

01/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Decreased melatonin disrupts the body clock and increases cancer risk: Night workers found to have highest risk

Should you quit the night shift? Research says that you probably should — if you’re a woman. That’s what a team of researchers in China found out: According to their study, women who work night shifts are at higher risk of certain cancers. The results determined that working the night shift increased the likelihood of […]

09/14/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Consuming a diet rich in tomatoes may help prevent skin cancer

A compelling new study implies the use of food as medicine. Researchers from the Ohio State University said that daily tomato consumption can reduce the risk of developing skin cancer by half, but only if you’re a male. Females, it was noted, showed no statistically significant difference between tomato intake and skin cancer risk. “The […]

09/04/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Melanoma (skin cancer) found to be easily prevented with low-cost Vitamin B-3

Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia believe that nicotinamide (vitamin B3) can be used to prevent the incidence of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. The study, published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, demonstrates the efficacy of vitamin B3 in reducing or even reversing DNA damage and inflammation caused by ultraviolet radiation. Authors […]

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