A compound found in olive oil may help prevent brain cancer, a study shows. Research into oleic acid — the primary ingredient in olive oil — has shown how it can help prevent cancer-causing genes from functioning in cells. The oily substance — one of a group of nutrients known as fatty acids — stimulates… Continue reading A Component of Olive Oil Could Help Prevent Brain Cancer
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Simple Steps to Reduce Breast-Cancer Risk
When it comes to breast-cancer prevention, most women know about the importance of self-examinations, mammograms and any genetic factors. But other steps that can help women avoid breast cancer may not be as well known, or at least not as often discussed. “Although breast cancer is, rightfully, a significant concern, every woman should keep in… Continue reading Simple Steps to Reduce Breast-Cancer Risk
Targeting An Especially Deadly Cancer
Scientists are learning more about glioblastoma multiforme, a particularly deadly cancer with a typical survival time of 15 months. Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a key to how the tumor cells in glioblastoma multiforme proliferate so quickly —and ways to turn this engine of tumor growth into a target for cancer treatment. “This… Continue reading Targeting An Especially Deadly Cancer