Posts Tagged ‘cancer prevention research’

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Three-day-old broccoli sprouts, a widely available human food, could prevent stomach cancer by suppressing Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, according to a new study. H. pylori infections are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide and can lead to stomach cancer. For the study, researchers enrolled 48 Helicobacter-infected Japanese men and women and randomly assigned them to eat 70 grams of ... Full story

Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Statins, commonly used for lowering cholesterol levels, are ineffective in preventing breast cancer, according to researchers. Prior studies have shown some but limited efficacy in breast cancer models when these drugs were given through a method that would be the equivalent of intravenously in humans. However, that is not the way people take statins. During the study, scientists conducted laboratory work in animals ... Full story