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Public interest in the alkaline diet has increased as conversations about nutrition, metabolic balance and long term disease risk continue to evolve. The diet suggests that choosing foods that create a more alkaline effect in the body can shift internal conditions in a way that affects overall health. Cancer is frequently mentioned in these discussions, which has encouraged researchers to …

For the first time, people at high risk of lung cancer can participate in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease. Led by University College London and the University of Oxford, this groundbreaking trial marks a major step in cancer prevention. Unlike conventional treatments, which target cancer after it develops, the vaccine aims to train …

Dr. Dawn Mussallem calls purple sweet potatoes her favorite food and emphasizes their unique ability to modulate gene activity. “They can turn off genes that promote cancer and turn on tumor-suppressor genes — it’s like giving your body a natural switch to fight disease,” she explains. Purple sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, and as studies suggest, they are loaded with …

One of the central messages is that cancer isn’t just about “bad cells” in isolation, but about the underlying terrain of the body, how well our cellular energy systems (the mitochondria) are functioning, how our metabolism is balanced, and how well our body defences (immune, detoxification) are working. Dr Berg emphasises that supporting mitochondrial health becomes a key strategy in …

Cancer rates continue to rise across the world, and India now sees more than 14 lakh new cases every year according to ICMR’s 2023 report. Many people feel helpless when they hear these numbers, but experts remind us that daily habits shape long-term health. As per data released by WHO, almost 30-50 percent of cancers could be prevented with steady …

Preventing cancer involves a balanced approach combining lifestyle choices, diet, and regular medical monitoring. While medical interventions remain essential, many oncologists emphasize that simple, consistent changes in diet and daily habits can have significant long-term benefits for overall health.It is not as difficult as it seems; one of India’s top oncologists, Dr. Jayesh Sharma, says that profound changes can begin …

Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts, are part of the cruciferous family. These vegetables have a compound named as glucosinolates, which further degrade active compounds like sulforaphane, and this has been found effective in the laboratory because it inhibits the growth of cancer cells and induces their death. Men who eat cruciferous vegetables are less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer, …

Walk down any supermarket aisle or scroll through wellness influencers’ feeds, and find alkaline water marketed as a miracle drink.Alkaline water with promises ranging from boosting energy and slowing aging to preventing serious diseases like cancer, isbecome a billion-dollar industry. The selling point? Its high pH level, which brands claim helps “neutralize” acidity in the body . The pitch sounds …

Dr. William Li highlights the significance of dietary choices in cancer prevention, emphasizing that certain foods can starve cancer cells. Coffee, tea, Brassica vegetables, beans, legumes, and omega-3-rich seafood are recommended for their anti-inflammatory and blood supply-cutting properties. Incorporating these foods into the diet may lower the risk of developing various cancers, including colorectal cancer. Cancer is a leading cause …

A startling new study has revealed that a common stomach bacteria could be responsible for nearly 12 million cancer cases among people born within a single decade. The bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), is already known to be a major cause of ulcers and chronic inflammation, but this new analysis, published in Nature Medicine, ties it directly to 76% of …