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 ...

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 ...

Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses. Its active ingredient, curcumin, inhibits inflammatory reactions. A new study now shows that it can also ...

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Turmeric benefits include reducing inflammation, boosting heart health, and improving skin. Most turmeric health benefits come from curcumin, which is difficult for your body to absorb. Therefore, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I will have surgery followed by chemotherapy. A friend told me that turmeric has anti-cancer properties. I have taken turmeric ...