A Vitamin A byproduct could weaken the immune system's cancer-fighting ability, according to new Princeton University ...

For many cancer patients, hair loss is one of the most distressing side effects of their therapy. Increasingly, they have ...

Researchers analyzed the health records of more than 33,800 U.S. veterans diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer and found ...

A vitamin A byproduct has been found to quietly disarm the immune system, allowing tumors to evade attack and weakening ...

A recent study revealed that commonly used over-the-counter vitamin B3 supplements may keep you protected from specific types ...

The relationship between dietary supplements, botanicals and cancer treatment is complex. Some supplements may offer benefits, and others pose risks. While certain compounds show promise in reducing ...

Scientists have uncovered a troubling role for a vitamin A byproduct in cancer, which appears to help tumours slip past the ...

This powerhouse vitamin may play a crucial role in lowering risk for colorectal cancer. A study published in the journal Nutrients has linked vitamin D levels with colorectal cancer risk. Reviewing ...

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 ...

Supplements that boast various health benefits might be doing more harm than good - affecting liver function, causing kidney stones and even increasing cancer risk. That's according to a top dietitian ...

Beta carotene supplements have been linked to a higher lung cancer risk in people with a current or prior history of smoking. The reason for this is unknown. Beta carotene is a type of naturally ...