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Licorice, even in small amounts, can raise blood pressure

Posted by ArielTechGeek 93 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Eating small amounts of licorice, in keeping with the World Health Organization’s suggested daily intake, may still cause high blood pressure in otherwise healthy young people, a new study has found. The findings highlight the need for caution when consuming the sweet black treat.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Blood Pressure, Linkoping University, Age-Related, Diet, Food

Exploitation, drug-filled sponges & licorice: 2023’s top cancer stories

Posted by ArielTechGeek 169 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

As the second leading cause of death globally, treating – or even better, curing – cancer is understandably high on the list of researchers’ priorities. In 2023, studies focused on the genetics underlying the disease and finding effective ways of treating it, which included some unexpected candidates. Here are New Atlas’ top cancer stories for the year.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellb

Licorice found to fight pancreatic cancer in lab studies

Posted by ArielTechGeek 304 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Typically thought of as a bendy black confection, the root form of licorice has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a range of conditions. Now, a new study shows that a compound from the root is highly effective at fighting pancreatic tumor growth.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Health, Cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Cells, Hong Kong Baptist University, Herbs, Tumo