When it comes to nuts we’re often given mixed messages. Sometimes we’re told they’re fattening and should be avoided, other ties we’re told they’re a great, healthy snack. So how do we know what to believe?
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Could a cure for bowel cancer lie in the humble curry? Scientists are researching a theory that pills containing curcumin, a compound found in the yellow curry spice turmeric, can boost chemotherapy drugs to help kill off cancer cells.
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A nutrient found in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of - or even kill - prostate cancer cells. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth were testing the effect of lycopene.
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While many put cancer down to bad luck, a new study proves a healthy lifestyle minimises your chances of getting ill. More than 100,000 cancers - one third of those diagnosed in the UK each year - are caused by lifestyle, such as unhealthy diets.
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A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements for four to six weeks has been found to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells in human tissue, in a study by researchers at UCLA that compared the regime with a traditional high-fat Western diet.
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It seems you can’t read a newspaper or switch on the television at the moment without being reminded of the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Despite this many cancer sufferers are still unaware of it's impact in the development of the disease.
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Yet more evidence of how changes to your diet can help tackle cancer. A recent study has concluded that the risk of breast cancer can be reduced by simply adding protein-rich walnuts to your diet, thanks to their cancer-cell tackling properties.
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A new in depth study has found no link between vitamin D levels and prostate cancer. The research, carried out by scientists at the University of Bristol, is the largest study of its kind and supports the findings of earlier research by the Agency for Research on Cancer.
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Undoubtedly, supplements are useful in providing vitamins and minerals that we miss out on in our daily diets. But a study has found smokers may be offsetting that healthy behavior by smoking more cigarettes, creating a 'licensing effect'.
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A long-term breast cancer study found regular screenings reduced diagnoses and deaths from the disease. 30% fewer cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women who went for regular screens, compared to those who did not attend screenings.
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Black and green tea has been found to have anti-cancer nutrients by two new studies. Researchers from New Jersey found a tea compound, TF-2, killed off cancer cells and also caused certain cancer cells to shrink within three hours of treatment.
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Soybeans have long been known to have antioxidant properties. But new research suggests they may also be beneficial for cancer sufferers, helping protect healthy tissue and increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy for lung cancer.
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Drinking even small amounts of alcohol every day can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to a new report. The research looked at how different levels of drinking affect the risk of the disease.
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Bacon and rotisserie chicken are not only high in calories and fat grams - they also have higher levels of cancerous material. A team at Kansas State University have been looking at ready-to-eat meat with levels of heterocyclic amines, or HCAs.
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While alcohol in moderation has been linked to both good heart health and improved brain function, new figures have linked drinking to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, upping the statistics by up to 36%, according to a US study.
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Researchers have discovered that the natural product of a Chinese medicinal plant could have anti-cancer cell qualities. The report suggests that this natural product could be a starting point for developing new anticancer drugs.
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The cancer-fighting properties of many fruits and vegetables has long been documented. Now, researchers say your Friday night curry may also help your bodt fight off invasive cancer cells and reduce the inflammatory response they cause.
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People who eat a lot of red meat are being advised to consider cutting down to help reduce their risk of developing bowel cancer, the Department of Health announced today. The warning comes after the publication of a new report, from the independent Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
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We all know that greens are good for us, but now it seems too unlikely vegetables, sprouts and broccoli, have essential cancer-fighting properties. A University of Illinois study also found that the way you prepare your broccoli matter.
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Scientists are reporting the discovery of a potential biochemical basis for the cancer-fighting ability of broccoli and its other vegetable cousins.
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A new study claims that if everyone in the UK ate five portions of fruit and vegetables a day up to 33,000 deaths could be prevented or delayed every year. Drastic improvements could be also be seen in the figures relating coronary heart disease, strokes and cancers, the research finds.
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Pomegranate juice components are shown to inhibit cancer cell migration, new research by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) reveals.
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An antioxidant found in dark green vegetables and oranges may help prevent cancer and heart-disease-related deaths, new research suggests. Alpha-carotene was found to reduce the risk of death in more than a third of cases studied over a 14-year period in the United States.
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