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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. […]

10/01/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Extracts from the acacia tree found to be useful in preventing cardiac injury caused by common chemotherapy drug

Chemotherapy, despite its prevalent use in conventional medicine as the primary treatment for almost all kinds of cancer, is far from being safe. Its side effects are notorious and can be severe. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the ability of Acacia hydaspica R. Parker, a type of acacia […]

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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