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15 health benefits of methi

April 23, 2013
The seeds and leaves of methi (fenugreek) are readily available and widely used in Indian kitchen. They have a strong aroma and a bitter taste. But when used in small quantities they impart flavour to your food. It is commonly …

Valentine’s day special: Real cancer stories of love, hope and courage

February 11, 2013
Is true love about buying a dozen red roses or going out on that special date? Is it about cards and gifts? In today’s day and age where time is short and relationships are even shorter, love has lost its ability to endure …

Rice bran to prevent cancer?

December 6, 2012
Rice bran, a by-product produced from milling, is being tested for efficacy in preventing colon cancer in an on-going clinical trial. ‘There's a delicate balance of bioactive components in rice bran that together show …

Could coffee keep prostate cancer at bay?

October 15, 2012
A study by Harvard University says that women who drink four to six cups of coffee a day are less likely to suffer from womb cancer, while men who drink the same amount are less likely to suffer from prostate cancer. The …

Milk proteins may have cancer preventive effect

October 5, 2012
According to a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers from Sweden have found that a milk protein with known health effects prolongs the period of the cell cycle before chromosomes are replicated thereby …

Bee Gees’ singer Robin Gibb loses battle against colon and liver cancer

May 21, 2012
Robin Gibb, co-founder and member of the Bee Gees, one of the greatest bands of the disco era of the 70s, passed away yesterday. Robin Gibb lost his battle against colon and liver cancer yesterday. Last year in November it was …

Prebiotic helps lower colon cancer risk: study

May 4, 2012
 A prebiotic has shown promise in helping the body's own natural killer cells fight bacterial infection and lower colon cancer risk, a study says.Prebiotics are dietary fibre supplements that serve as food for the trillions of …

Colon cancer cases on the rise in India

February 19, 2012
India's fight against cancer becomes tougher with more incidences of colorectal cancer (CRC) or colon cancer coming up, say doctors in the national capital. "Commonly known as bowel cancer, this form of cancer malignant cells …