Sentences with phrase «at protecting against cancer»

People who have bad diets are more at risk of colorectal cancer, and they also have low fiber, but this does not necessarily mean that high fiber intakes are effective at protecting against cancer.

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With this strength in mind, he sat down at his typewriter and began tapping out an argument for full - fledged animal studies to examine phytic acid's potential for protecting against heart disease and cancer.

Lewis is now skimming through these genes to check their function; of those he's looked at so far, several are involved in growth and development, cell differentiation, cell death, and protecting against cancer.

The researchers showed how gelsolin works at the molecular level to protect cancer cells against a widely used chemotherapy drug called cisplatin.

«Teens should receive all three recommended doses to protect against HPV infections that can persist and lead to cervical cancer,» added Dr. Tiro, also Co-Leader of the Cancer Control and Population Science Program at UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Ccancer,» added Dr. Tiro, also Co-Leader of the Cancer Control and Population Science Program at UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer CCancer Control and Population Science Program at UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer CCancer Center.

This makes the development of an effective vaccine to protect against infection, as well as antiviral therapy to combat already - existing infections, particularly challenging,» says Dr. Grant Hansman, a virologist who leads the CHS Research Group on Noroviruses at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) and Heidelberg University.

Cutting back on fat per se does not protect against cancer and heart disease, at least in the short run.

The affordable vaccine will at first protect against just a single strain of HPV that accountsfor 50 percent of cervical cancer.

Broccoli sprout extract protects against oral cancer in mice and proved tolerable in a small group of healthy human volunteers, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), partner with UPMC CancerCenter, announced today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Philadecancer in mice and proved tolerable in a small group of healthy human volunteers, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), partner with UPMC CancerCenter, announced today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in PhiladeCancer Institute (UPCI), partner with UPMC CancerCenter, announced today at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in PhiladeCancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

Using these techniques, we were able to show polyploid liver cells protected the liver against cancer formation in the mouse,» said Dr. Hao Zhu, Assistant Professor at CRI and a CPRIT scholar in Cancer Rescancer formation in the mouse,» said Dr. Hao Zhu, Assistant Professor at CRI and a CPRIT scholar in Cancer ResCancer Research.

Researchers at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at UT Southwestern have discovered that cells in the liver with whole genome duplications, known as polyploid cells, can protect the liver against cancer.

Their findings on telomeres, the stretches of DNA at the ends of chromosomes that protect our genetic code and make it possible for cells to divide, suggest a potential target for preventive measures against cancer, aging and other diseases.

Reducing the number of times a woman ovulates is actually good for her, says Serina Floyd, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Duke University School of Medicine: «The longer you take the Pill the more it protects against endometrial and ovarian cancers.»

Fat also provides a substance called conjugated linoleic acid or CLA, at least it does if the animals have been on green grass.31 CLA is a substance that protects us against cancer and that promotes weight loss — that's right, fat can make you thin, if it's the right kind of fat.

«The lining on the inside of food cans that's used to protect against corrosion and bacteria may contain BPA,» explains Cheryl Lyn Walker, PhD, a professor of carcinogenesis at MD Anderson Cancer Center and past president of the Society of Toxicology.

More and more research is done that proves that fasting has earned its legitimate place in healing illnesses of our modern world > diabetes (See Dr. Jason Fung), high blood pressure, immune diseases and even offers an amazing role in supporting the fight against cancer and at the same time in protecting the human body against the toxicity of chemotherapy.

The benefits of antioxidant rich foods is not limited to reducing any oxidative stress, many antioxidant rich foods can also fight the inflammation of psoriasis, and are very important to protect a psoriasis patient against heart disease and cancer, diseases that psoriasis sufferers are at a higher risk of developing.

Could it be that CLA in America's pasture - fed cows at the turn of the century not only protected against cancer, but overweight as well, and allowed mothers to nurse successfully because they had plenty of milk?

For this reason, children who drink skim milk have diarrhea at rates three to five times greater than children who drink whole milk.12 Cholesterol in butterfat promotes health of the intestinal wall and protects against cancer of the colon.13 Short and medium chain fatty acids protect against pathogens and have strong anti-fungal effects.14 Butter thus has an important role to play in the treatment of candida overgrowth.

Animal studies and small human studies suggest that a ketogenic diet protects healthy cells against anti-cancer drugs and radiation, while at the same time making cancer cells more sensitive to the treatment.

Mona Gohara, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, says your favorite curry may actually protect you against skin cancer.

When cooking cruciferous vegetables, to maximize levels of sulforaphane (which may protect our brain and eyesight, protect against free radicals, induce our detoxification enzymes, and help to prevent and even treat cancer), it is recommended to either pre-chop the vegetables at least 40 minutes ahead of cooking or add a pinch of mustard powder during the cooking process.

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ICICI Pru Cancer Protect plan is eligible for age 18 — 65 years and it provide the policy holder a cover against the expenses of cancer treatment from the diagnosis at first place to the journey till chemotherapy, CT scans, hospitalization fees and medication amount for theCancer Protect plan is eligible for age 18 — 65 years and it provide the policy holder a cover against the expenses of cancer treatment from the diagnosis at first place to the journey till chemotherapy, CT scans, hospitalization fees and medication amount for thecancer treatment from the diagnosis at first place to the journey till chemotherapy, CT scans, hospitalization fees and medication amount for the same.

Make an appointment at a Planned Parenthood health center to receive education about HPV, as well as the preventive vaccine, Gardasil, which protects against two cancer - causing strains of the virus.