Cancer has become an almost universal fear. Whenever we think illness and death, the first disease that springs to mind is cancer. It is pernicious, hard to cure, and comes in so many forms and ...

Workshop: A hands-on workshop exploring the medicinal benefits of turmeric and its preparation for cooking at home with Dr. Lisa Julian When: Thursday, Oct. 8 5:30–7 p.m. Cost: $40. Reservations ...

Turmeric is promoted as an alternative cancer treatment. There is some evidence that curcumin, a substance in turmeric, can kill cancer cells in certain cancers. But we need more research. Turmeric is ...

Curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, suppresses a cell signaling pathway that drives the growth of head and neck cancer, according to a pilot study using human saliva by researchers at ...

Curcumin, the major component in the spice turmeric, when combined with the drug cisplatin enhances the chemotherapy's suppression of head and neck cancer cell growth, researchers have found. Curcumin ...

Q. Can eating more spices like turmeric really lower my cancer risk? A. There is laboratory evidence to suggest that curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, might reduce formation ...

Alternative methods of fighting cancer may be found in natural supplements. For the past two years, I’ve been on a quest to find the best alternative methods of fighting breast cancer. I’ve done a lot ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Both raw and powdered turmeric offer antioxidants, but powdered turmeric is more concentrated ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Turmeric can cause an allergic reaction for some, especially if you ...