Plumbagin (PL), a quinoid constituent isolated from the root of the medicinal plant Plumbago zeylanica L., may be a potential novel agent in the control of hormone-refractory PCa. Specific observations are the findings that PL inhibited PCa cell invasion and selectively induced apoptosis in PCa cells but not in immortalized nontumorigenic prostate epithelial RWPE-1 cells.
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It is theorized that compounds called phytoesterols, found in saw palmetto, might prevent prostate enlargement. Experts believe that prostate swelling may be caused by a rise in dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — a testosterone derivative involved in prostate growth — over a male’s lifespan, especially during middle age. Scientists are unclear as to what causes the hormone […]

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A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society finds many cancer patients use complementary and alternative methods, most often prayer, relaxation, supplements, meditation, and massage. Meanwhile, the use of other methods, such as biofeedback, homeopathy, and acupressure, are relatively uncommon.
The complementary metdhods (CMs) most frequently reported were prayer/spiritual practice (61.4%), relaxation (44.3%), faith/spiritual […]

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A new study in Germany finds that an antioxidant found in green tea appears to prevent the development of amyloid fibrils, a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. German team says the tea antioxidant, called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has potent anti-plaque ability.
Amyloid plaque is commonly seen in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients and appears […]

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A new study at Kansas State University has advised that applying rosemary seasoning to hamburgers and meat can break up the potentially cancer-causing compounds formed when the meat is cooked.
Rosemary is among those herbs and spices with basil, mint, sage, savoury, marjoram, oregano and thyme, all rich in antioxidants and contains phenolic compounds including rosmarinic […]

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An all-natural dietary supplement prepared from citrus may help people with type 2 diabetes reduce their blood glucose numbers and LDL-cholesterol levels, say researchers.
The pilot study was conducted over twenty adults with diabetes and were receiving oral diabetes medications. They were randomly assigned to receive either Diabetinol(tm) or a placebo twice per day for three […]

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A research team from Dundee University have revealed that daily intake of cod liver oil can reduce the need of drugs in people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers have concluded that taking 10g of cod liver oil either in capsule or liquid forms a day decreased the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by 30 pct.

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A group of scientists at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) have invented a herbal tea that is expected to help insulin-dependent diabetic patients reduce their insulin intake.
The Daily Star reported Thursday that scientists invented the herbal tea from leaf extracts of a local tree named Jarul.

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A recent US study on a small group of people found that aromatherapy oils had no physiological effect although they may improve mood for some people. The study is the work of researchers at Ohio State University and appears in the April issue of the journal

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According to a study by researchers at Japan’s National Cancer Center, drinking green tea may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer.
It said men who drank five or more cups a day might halve the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer compared with those who drank less than one cup a day.

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