Why cancer patients need so many CT scans?
You may sometimes feel it quite ridiculous when you are asked to have rounds of computed tomography (CT) scans, especially you are sure that you are well, and it just wastes time and resources....
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Study finds higher mortality from dementia among former pro soccer players
We may already hear about an association between head impact during contact sports and dementia. During contact sport, the head can be inevitably knocked and damaged, raising the risk for dementia, which is a...
Are ginseng and ginsenosides good for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease?
Ginseng is one of the most popular medicinal plants that has long been highly reputed for its health-promoting benefits in East Asian countries. It also has enjoyed enormous popularity since introduced to western countries...
Study: Prolong Low-dose CT lung cancer screening can reduce 10-year mortality
Low-dose computed tomography, also known as a low-dose CT scan, is a screening tool that can rotate in a spiral motion and take three-dimensional X-rays of the lungs. It can take a detailed image...
Carotenoids in fresh vegetables and fruits could help prevent cancer
Though carotenoids are widely accepted as health-promoting compounds in food, people’s knowledge towards them may be limited to this. This article will have a description of carotenoids and their health benefits. Carotenoids are a...
The gastroprotective effects of ginsenoside Rg3
Ginseng is a well-known health-enhancing medicinal herb at the top of the list of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Accredited with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, ginseng is helpful to enhance physical capacity, support brain function, improve...
Flavonoids in apples and tea can protect against cancer and heart disease
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a famous proverb indicating the benefits of apples. Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia reconfirmed the rationality of this old saying, and...
Can cancer patients drink milk?
Milk, known as white blood, is nutrient-rich and good for human health. It can help us build healthy bones and teeth and strengthen our immune systems. Good source of protein Milk is a high-quality...
Ginsenoside Rg3 combined with suramin to potentially help vascular grafting
When extra fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the blood can’t be metabolized, plaques would gradually form and block the blood vessels, a procedure known as atherosclerosis. The inability to supply blood to...
How to lower triglycerides?
Triglycerides are fats found in the blood and come from excess calories, alcohol or sugar. They can be released and metabolized for energy to maintain body functions. Though triglycerides have many functions, high triglyceride...