Two years ago Abiraterone, a prostate cancer wonder pill which shrank tumors by 80%, hit the headlines. Meanwhile tests prove its effectiveness and the drug will enter the market next year.
According to tests funded by the Institute of Cancer Research UK the drug which is administered once a day has the capacity to shrink or stabilize tumors for almost six months in late-stage patients and also ease their pain. Abiraterone works by blocking testosterone which feeds the cancer’s growth and the side effects if any are mild and easily treated.
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When people begin a diet they focus their attention on what they eat and not on what they drink although drinks play an important role in a diet. As with food there are certain drinks recommended in a diet and there are drinks you should avoid.
Water is the only drink recommended in any diet. The ideal amount of water consumed per day is at least eight glasses which in turn will help your body burn about 62 calories. Water acts as a natural appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full …

French researchers developed a revolutionary technique for administering bone repairing drugs which could help millions suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis.
Researchers from Strasbourg University hope the new technique will help bone and cartilage recovery thanks to the implant that gradually releases the necessary drugs (growth hormone drugs) into the body.
The new technique developed by the University of Strasbourg was tested only in the laboratory and on animals. This discovery is especially important to the elderly because in their case broken bones heal slower and may lead to permanent disability and even …

For treating mouth inflammations you may prepare an infusion from plants with antiseptic and astringent properties like: mint, burdock, thyme, marigold, chamomile and yarrow. Besides its  antiseptic effects the infusion helps mouth wounds healing faster.
A few fresh mint or sage leaves help whiten the teeth when  chewed daily and also prevent and treat gingivitis. Mint leaves contain approximately 2.5% volatile oil (menthol) which confers antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Specialists recommend mint infusion for treating gingivitis and dental abscess. The infusion is made from a teaspoon of leaves per 200 ml …

Peptides from soy can fight cancer and reduce risks of heaving a heart attack (myocardial infraction) as per Illinois University researchers.
After many parallel studies scientist state that  soy peptides fight against leukemia due to the activation of a protein named   caspase 3, which blocks cell aging and death. Also, soy peptides inhibit topoizomeraze that is involved in the  growth of the metastatic tumor cells which should be a good news since more than 7 million people now die each year from cancer.
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