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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Liver injury seems to occur when you take these enhanced, highly absorbable forms of turmeric. When many people stop taking ...

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 ...

The main component in the spice turmeric, known as curry powder, can add to the power of chemotherapy in suppressing head and neck tumors, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of ...

Q My husband is having chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Is it true that turmeric can be helpful with the outcome? A Turmeric, known as the golden spice, has been recognised in Ayurveda, the traditional ...

As you probably already know, turmeric and curcumin are huge buzzwords in the nutrition community these days. Traditionally native to Southern Asia and India, turmeric is a root that has spread ...