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03/26/2019 / By Janine Acero

Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce high insulin levels, and lower the risk of breast cancer in the process

Researchers found a link between consumption of omega-3s and reduced breast cancer risk by lowering insulin levels. The study, which was published in Nutrition Research, tested the ability of omega-3 free fatty acids (FFAs) to reduce insulin-induced breast cancer cell proliferation. High insulin levels in obese people are considered a risk factor in breast carcinogenesis. Consumption of […]

09/29/2018 / By Janine Acero

The herbal medicines of Ecuador: Plants used in local traditional medicine are safe and effective, and still in use today

A new study explored the different medicinal plants used for traditional healing by the ancestral healers of Chimborazo, Ecuador. The study focused on the 10 most used herbal plants by generation after generation of traditional healers. The study titled Medicinal plants used in traditional herbal medicine in the province of Chimborazo, Ecuador was conducted by researchers from the Temple University in Philadelphia, and Universidad […]

05/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

More older patients say they’re willing to try medical marijuana if their doctor recommends it

Managing pain gets more challenging as people age. There are many ways to control pain, from home remedies to cannabis or marijuana. A new national poll has found that few older adults use medical marijuana for pain management, but a majority support its use if a doctor recommends it, and may even talk to their own physician about it […]

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