The gut microbiome and immunity - the role of probiotic foods
The gut microbiome is a key factor responsible for immunity and health. Dysbiosis (i.e. harmful changes in the taxonomic composition and metabolic function of the gut microbiome) has widespread consequences for human health. Imbalances in the gut microbiome can damage the mucosal barrier, lead to immune dysfunction, and disrupt the metabolome, all of which can collectively [...]
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
How do people reduce their chances of getting cancer? There are many tips. But sometimes advice from one study contradicts advice from another. Studies and discoveries about how to prevent cancer from occurring in our bodies continue to provide new and useful information. It is generally accepted that lifestyle affects the chances of developing [...]
How targeted therapies are used to treat cancer
What is target therapy? Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs designed to "target" cancer cells without affecting normal cells. Cancer cells are usually genetically altered. Genes are parts of a cell's DNA that give certain commands to the cell. When a cell has gene changes, it does not "behave" like a normal [...]
Cancer surgery: when do we need surgery for cancer?
The prospect of surgery to remove a cancerous growth alarms many patients. In the following lines you will find out when and why you need to be operated in case of an open tumor formation. Cancer surgery is a common part of cancer diagnosis and treatment. When is surgery necessary? Common reasons why you may have surgery for [...]
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