Dietary supplements are wildly popular, but large clinical trials and other research by Cancer Center shows many common dietary supplements offer little proven benefit for cancer prevention, and in ...

As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, many patients lose their hair — especially if they are undergoing chemotherapy ...

A new study suggests getting enough vitamin D and calcium is important for preventing cancers. But choosing to take supplements isn't without other risks, including a potential for heart issues. A ...

Research has uncovered a surprising biological twist: molecules that help support healthy aging can also contribute to cancer growth.

December 30, 2010 — The evidence continues to be unclear as to whether dietary supplements are helpful or harmful during cancer treatment. Many clinicians recommend that vitamin supplements — and in ...

For many cancer patients, hair loss is one of the most distressing side effects of their therapy. Increasingly, they have been taking oral supplements of biotin, which are marketed to consumers for ...

Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present.

Millions of older Americans reach for vitamin bottles each morning, hoping to boost their health and ward off disease. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Vitamin D and calcium supplementation may reduce risk of cancer but increase risk of cardiovascular ...

Wouldn’t it be great if preventing cancer were as easy as taking vitamins every day? It certainly makes sense; cancer results from oxidative damage to the DNA of cells, and many vitamins are powerful ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Men who took vitamin E or vitamin C supplements were no more or less likely to develop cancer than men given a placebo, indicating these antioxidants have no cancer-prevention ...

Cancer is a complex, multifactorial disease with a substantial global burden. Recent years have seen a surge in research focusing on preventive measures, particularly through diet and supplements. The ...