Conventional products will help prevent cancer

The development of lung cancer can be prevented, according to medical experts. This will help the familiar foods - meat, fish and potatoes.

British scientists conducted the world's largest scientific research. It proved the relationship between   diet and cancer . The study was conducted for almost ten years, from 1992 to 2000. Participants it began 500 thousand volunteers from ten European countries. Of these, 900 were selected. All of them suffered from Lung Cancer . Their health researchers compared with nearly 1, 8 thousand healthy people. The analysis showed that those volunteers who have levels of vitamin B6 is above average, are half as likely to develop lung cancer.

As said experts from the International Agency for Cancer Research / International Agency for Research on Cancer /, risk and development   Lung Cancer   to a large extent it depends on what a person eats. Eating meat, potatoes, fish, and whole grains reduces the risk of developing lung cancer in half. A similar effect was also observed at elevated levels in the body amino acid methionine, which is also rich in this kind of food.

Scientists continue to study the relationship between diet and cancer . If it is confirmed that the diet can reduce the risk of developing the disease, will be saved thousands of lives.

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Almond protects against colds and flu

Eating almonds may help our body to combat viral infections such as the common cold and flu. That is the conclusion reached by researchers.

Italian scientists have found that the natural substances contained in almonds It helps to enhance the reaction by our immune system viral infections . The peel almonds enhances the ability of white blood cells to detect viruses. And increases the body's ability to prevent the multiplication of viruses and their spread throughout the body.

The researchers also found that even after almonds   was digested in the stomach, the human immune system still continues to operate at higher speeds. Employees of the Italian center Policlinico Universitario in Messina and the British Institute of Food Research in Norwich believe that almonds   It can successfully fight against a number of viruses, including those that cause normal flu   and colds .

However, scientists can not yet say exactly how much almonds   you need to have in order to achieve a healing effect. But it is safe to say that the inclusion of this product to the regular daily diet can help in the prevention and treatment   viral infections .

"Rind almonds   capable of stimulating an immune response, which generally increases the antiviral immune defense - said study author Dr. Giuseppina Mandalari. - In the course of our observations, we have also seen that almonds   effectively fights herpes simplex virus 2 type. But this should not be cleaned almonds   peel. This often occurs when the nuts are treated in boiling water. "

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Create a universal test for cancer

British scientists have developed Universal blood test to determine the presence of various types Cancer. It can help in the diagnosis of patients showing certain symptoms.

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Created by scientists from the University of Bradford Analysis cancer , Received the name of the test for sensitivity to lymphocyte genomic DNA studies white blood cells. Measuring the level of DNA damage by UV light of varying intensity, the researchers were able to isolate white blood cells patients with cancer or precancerous condition, and healthy people.

"We conducted a preliminary Clinical studies on three types of cancer - says Professor Diana Anderson. - We will no doubt need to work on, but the results look promising. Given the number of patients who have passed through our test with an epidemiological point of view of its results insignificant. But in terms of the molecular epidemiology of these results very impressive. "

Scientists from Bradford via his Analysis cancer   able to a high degree of certainty to diagnose patients lung tumors, bowel cancer, malignant melanoma, and precancerous conditions. This test to help physicians in diagnosing patients who already exhibit some warning signs that will make it possible to avoid the costs and stress associated with the passage of invasive procedures, such as colonoscopy and Biopsy. In addition, a blood test to help identify hard-diagnosed tumor, so doctors can quickly begin treatment. (READ MORE)

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Pumpkin stops breast cancer

The extract of bitter gourd can slow and even stop the growth of tumors in breast cancer, as scientists have found. However, while this effect was achieved only in the laboratory. Ahead of tests on animals and humans.

This pumpkin extract   It is very popular food additive . Chinese bitter gourd   growing in China, India and South America, and in the local folk recipes used to treat diabetes, as it is able to reduce blood sugar. Now this vine with edible fruits found a new healing effect.

"When we used this extract from pumpkin, you'll notice that it kills cells breast cancer , - Said the head of the research team, Professor Rath Ray of the University in St. Louis. - But our findings relate only to the laboratory experiments. Clinical trials on animals and humans is yet to come. "

The best part is that it is a natural remedy kills only cancer cells Without touching at the same time healthy. But whether China bitter gourd   medium capable of completely cured a woman of cancer?

"I do not believe that she had found a universal means of healing, - says Professor Ray. - Most likely, the extract simply slows or delays the development of cancer. Or maybe have some preventive force. We will explore its actions further."

The study is published in the journal Cancer Research. During his experiments Rata Ray attacked cancer cells   using extract, which it acquired in US health food stores and over the Internet.

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Mediterranean diet helps prevent stomach cancer

If you want to have more protected from stomach cancer, go to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, whole grains and vegetables. Oncologists from the United States conducted a study that showed a strong preventive anti-carcinogenic effect of a Mediterranean type of diet on the human stomach.

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By the Mediterranean way of eating is the traditional cuisine of Greece, Spain and Italy. For the Mediterranean diet is characterized by the abundance of fish, olive oil, vegetables, whole grains, nuts - against the background of limitations on the use of red meat. Researchers from the University of Michigan Cancer Center were convinced that a Mediterranean type of food really deserves its reputation as one of the healthiest diets in humans.

Doctors examined the health of 70 women aged 25-65 years, followed this, the Mediterranean, such as in their daily diet. It was found that in these women the blood contained twice the levels of carotenoids, which are antioxidative micronutrients, prevents formation of tumors in the digestive system.

Previous studies have proved that a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, olive oil and olives helps prevent heart disease. The researchers also said that the Mediterranean diet shows anticarcinogenic effect against breast cancer. (READ MORE)

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Smoking impairs hearing

Warnings about the dangers of smoking to health has long been heard. But these days, Belgian researchers announced yet another risk associated with smoking.

Scientists from the Belgian city of Antwerp University conducted a series of studies to determine the effect of nicotine on the ear. They managed to establish that tobacco smoking is a very negative impact on the hearing. Long-term consumption of nicotine causes hearing problems . From the obtained data turned out to be the most disturbing fact that restore hearing smoking after a long period is impossible.

In the experimental part of the research were involved four thousand volunteers. They conducted a test for auditory perception. After the test, study participants answered questions about existing scientific habits.

The findings confirmed the initial version of the Belgian scientists. Study leader Eric Fransen states that hearing problems   begins after a person smokes regularly for a year or more. This irreversible impairment of health. Even if you reduce the daily dose of nicotine consumed, hearing loss can not be reversed. Restore hearing   fail. Scientists hope the data will help their experimental work to someone from beginners smokers give up the habit until it is too late.

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The cure for baldness cures for alcoholism!

A popular remedy for male pattern baldness may give an unexpected and pleasant side effect - loss of interest in alcohol. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from George Washington University in the US.

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Some men regularly taking Finasteride , There is a decrease craving for alcohol. It is a popular remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia, which also proved to be very effective against male pattern baldness   (another name - Propecia), significantly reduces the need for use of alcoholic beverages.

However, the lack of interest in alcohol is only one of the noticeable side effects finasteride . Two-thirds of men who regularly take the medicine, and marked decrease in libido - sexual attraction. Moreover, both side effects persist and if the men stop taking finasteride, you are talking about persistent impotence.

This is the only existing drugs whose effectiveness in combating male pattern baldness   It proved scientifically. In a clinical study, which involved 535 men, 99% (!) Were observed in two years, visible results - or simply cease baldness or even have lost hair regrowth. The drug blocks the production of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone - a hormone that plays an active role in hair loss.

Scientists do not know why those taking finasteride reduced craving for alcohol. But there is a version that it is caused by a decrease in the production of brain neurosteroid hormones that are associated with an interest in alcohol. (READ MORE)

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