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New study: mango prevents and halts growth of colon and breast cancer cells

Written by S. L. Baker Tuesday, 02 February 2010 16:34

(NaturalNews) Take a bite of a juicy, sweet mango and you are experiencing a delicious taste enjoyed by countless people from ancient times until today. According to the Orlando-based National Mango Board (NMG), a mango industry-sponsored research, promotion and consumer information program, mangos are known to be rich in vitamins C and A, as well as fiber. However, because little has been documented about any specific health benefits of eating the fruit, NMB has commissioned a variety of scientific studies to investigate these issues.

Read more: New study: mango prevents and halts growth of colon and breast cancer cells

 

Healthy lifestyle best way to avoid cancer

Last Updated on Monday, 25 January 2010 22:20 Written by Philippine Information Agency Thursday, 07 January 2010 10:45

Tacloban City (January 5) -- The promotion of healthy lifestyle is the major intervention to avoid the common risk factors causing the development of the health menace that is cancer, the Department of Health said.

These common risk factors are unhealthy diet and nutrition, physical inactivity, and excessive use of alcohol.

Cancer is largely considered a lifestyle-related disease. Many chemical, biological, radioactive, and other naturally occurring and synthetic substances, as well as predisposing factors and high-risk behaviors like smoking, diet, sexual activity, pollution and occupational exposure have been linked to cancer.

Read more: Healthy lifestyle best way to avoid cancer

 

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