The Risk Of Colon Cancer Could Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplements
Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) found that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens. It has been unclear whether multivitamin supplementation to cancer patients is helpful, has no effect, or is even detrimental during therapy, commented Dr. Grant Pierce, Editor of CJPP... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virus
(Reuters) - More than 100 people on board a cruise ship operated by a unit of Carnival Corp have fallen ill with a stomach virus, the latest setback facing the world's biggest cruise company, which came under scrutiny last month for the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy. (Source: Reuters: Health)
