Angiogenesis is a physiological process in which epithelial cells form an additional new blood vessel from one blood vessel. Angiogenesis occurs as the cancer tumor develops, making cancer grow and metastasize. Hence, suppressing angiogenesis is considered to be a method to enhance the effect of anticancer treatment. Treatments for angiogenesis inhibition include the use of […]
Category: Health Benefit of Fucoidan
Fucoidan is a natural sulfated polysaccharide that is the primary component of slime that covers the surface of brown algae such as mozuku and mekabu. Many studies have been conducted on fucoidan to activate immunity. It is highly anticipated as a natural component that is effective in preventing infectious diseases and cancer. It has been […]
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is cancer treatment. It kills cancer cells and treats them by irradiating them with radiation, which is less physically burdensome than surgery. It is also an anticancer treatment for those who do not have the physical strength to withstand surgery or for some reason. It means that even people who cannot […]
According to the study done by the American Cancer Society Journal, more than 2.2 million breast cancer cases are reported worldwide each year. Unfortunately, out of the total diagnosed cases, nearly 680,000 lose precious lives. In addition, chemotherapeutic and hormonal treatments for breast cancer affect many normal tissues, causing severe side effects such as heart […]
A rare form of cancer, uterine sarcoma, is a gynecologic tumor with an inferior prognosis. Additionally, the therapeutic effect of new drugs has not been thoroughly investigated. One of the reasons is a standard therapy that is not yet established due to its low frequency of occurrence. Hence, in this blog, I would like to […]
In the United States alone, more than 5 million people are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia continues to grow each year as the proportion of the population aged 65 and over increases in the United States. In Alzheimer’s dementia, as the number of nerve […]
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally across different age groups. The worldwide research to prevent cancer and offer treatment has already been underway due to its high incidence, morbidity, and mortality. While the research is still ongoing, fucoidan has been reported to have multiple positive functionalities such as anti-cancer effect and […]
The cosmetics industry is definitely one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Growing interests and influences of modern lifestyles, grooming, and beauty products are treated equally to health additions. Natural medicated cosmetics are also becoming more and more popular due to their stable properties, nutritional support, and physiological utility, compared to products made from synthetic chemicals. […]
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease easily identified by skin lesions and the overgrowth of keratinocytes. Dermatologists classify it as inflammatory keratosis and infection, causing inflammation and keratosis that thickens the skin. Additionally, as the affected area grows red, the horny layer becomes thick and complex. The surface becomes dandruff-like scales and scabs, typically a […]
Human norovirus (HuNoV) is the leading causative virus of non-bacterial food poisoning. Norovirus infections cause acute gastroenteritis in all age groups, from infants to the elderly. They can occur many times as long-term immunity is not established. Norovirus, the causative virus, grows only in the human intestine. Still, it is resistant to dryness and heat […]