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10/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Rutin demonstrates cardioprotective effects against a type of chemotherapy drug

Rutin is a plant flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables. A study that was published in the Journal of Asian Natural Products Research found that rutin can attenuate the effects of cardiac toxicity caused by the chemotherapy drug pirarubicin. The researchers used rat models for both acute and chronic cardiac toxicity for the study. […]

02/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Warning from the American Heart Association: Breast cancer treatments, such as radiation and chemo, can cause heart failure

Sometimes the cure is worse than the ailment, the saying goes, and a new warning from the American Heart Association is shedding light on the quandary many women face when weighing breast cancer treatment against the potential side effects. According to the group, some of the most popular breast cancer therapies can actually damage the […]

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