Search results for cancer prevention

“Lactoferrin is a large, multifunctional protein with antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties. This review describes the protective role lactoferrin plays in the brain and the protein's potential in preventing and treating Parkinson's disease.”

“High-dose intravenous vitamin C has previously been shown to selectively kill cancer cells by increasing hydrogen peroxide and now it has been found to potently kill cancer stem cells.”

“Elevated phthalate levels during pregnancy are linked to a significant shortening of anogenital distance (AGD) in male infants, a key reproductive health marker. A shorter AGD is associated with birth defects like hypospadias and undescended testicles, both of which increase the risk of infertility and testicular cancer.”

“Some of the mechanisms by which exercise protects against cancer and sensitizes cancer cells to death include: •Increased blood flow, shear stress on the vascular bed, temperature increases, sympathetic activation and endocrine (release of catecholamines and exercise hormones, myokine secretion) •Increased tumor perfusion, oxygen delivery, •Metabolic stress within the tumor, cellular damage…”

“Activation of this particular circadian pathway killed cancer cells by inhibiting lipid production and autophagy, which allows for the recycling of nutrients. Inhibition of access to nutrients prevented the cancer cells from dividing and growing because cancer cells need more nutrients and more recycled materials to build new cells.”

“Oncolytic viruses target and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells by promoting an immune response against a tumor. However, they only work in a minority of patients. Findings from a new study identify potential mechanisms underlying the varied response to oncolytic virus therapies.”

“The bacteria prevents the immune system from attacking tumor cells, accelerating tumor growth. The study found that bacteria that are more abundant in pancreatic cancers (including proteobacteria, actinobacteria, and fusobacteria) release lipopolysaccharides (which are bacterial cell membrane components) and this shifts the key immune cells in the pancreas into immune suppression.”

“Analysis of the questionnaires revealed that higher intake of dietary zinc from meat and seed sources was significantly correlated with an increase in the overall risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Separate studies have found that in patients with prostate cancer, tissue zinc levels are decreased compared to normal tissue.”

“Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, with millions of new cases and deaths each year. Despite treatment advancements, cancer patients are at a greater risk of death due to muscle loss, heart complications, and inadequate physical activity.”

“There have been other studies estimating that up to 35 % of all cancer deaths worldwide have been reported to be avoidable through adjustments to lifestyle such as physical activity and dietary habits. This does not even take into account the preventable dietary lifestyle factors.”