Curcumin, the active ingredient found in turmeric, may help ward off diseases like cancer, psoriasis and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are now engaged in making capsules of this ingredient so that it may not get destroyed in the gastrointestinal system and be made available for use in the body.
Wiriting in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication, the researchers said that cucumin's ability to fight colon cancer, psoriasis, and Alzheimer's disease is being studied.
Cancer Pain - Causes - Effects - Assessment - Treatment - FAQs - Video
Every 1 out of 3 people undergoing cancer treatment experiences pain.
Every 1 out of 3 people undergoing cancer treatment experiences pain.
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Breast Cancer - Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Prevention & Prognosis
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Prostate Cancer | Cancer of Prostate - Incidence, Prevention, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
