BRIN discovered that actinomycete bacteria living in rhizosphere soil of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) have potential to ...

Through x-ray crystallography and kinase-inhibitor specificity profiling, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with researchers at Peking University and ...

Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses. Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, can be taken as ...

At the end of 2019, it was reported that turmeric, a spice that was once only known to Southeast Asia, had racked up $328 million in annual U.S. sales as a dietary supplement. It's only increased in ...

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 2 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer this ...

MONTREAL – An investigational drug derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) appeared to have activity in patients being evaluated for head and neck cancer therapy, at least in an early phase trial. All ...

Even supplements that seem harmless, like herbal and over-the-counter products, can increase the side effects of cancer therapies. Others can weaken treatment, making it less effective at fighting ...

People with indigestion are often advised to stay away from spicy foods — but turmeric might be the exception. The golden-orange spice — commonly added to curry dishes, tea, rice, soup, smoothies and ...

Curcumin may help lower the levels of molecules that cause inflammation, such as cytokines and enzymes. This may help with arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. Curcumin may improve ...