Marijuana May Yield Cancer-Fighting Drugs
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Sept. 14, 2004 -- Marijuana&#39;s active ingredient may form the basis for new antiviral drugs that fight cancer-causing herpes viruses.
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FRIDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer drugs may be able to switch on a gene that tumor cells have switched off, potentially offering a new target for treatment, scientists say.
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A drug that helps the immune system attack lung cancer cells may improve survival time.
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Good news for ageing hippies: smoking pot may stave off Alzheimer's disease.
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U.S. scientists have discovered a gene that is the molecular mechanism that enables non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to halt the growth of cancer.
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The latest battle in the great War on Drugs showed up in the Supreme Court on Monday, with the feds arguing that if sick or dying people are allowed to use homegrown marijuana for their pain, the price on the streets will go down.
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Lifestyle may play a big role in how well the latest generation of anti-cancer drugs works, research suggests.
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Cancer researchers may soon tap into school computers in Louisville to help develop new drugs to fight the disease.
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While there&#39;s no surefire way to prevent cancer, many kinds of foods can help lower the risk of certain cancers. Research shows that people who eat diets rich in plant foods
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Traditional drugs have done little to help 39-year-old Angel Raich. Beset by a list of ailments that includes tumors in her brain, seizures, spasms and nausea, she has found comfort only in the marijuana that is prescribed by her doctor.
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A drug that helps the immune system recognize and attack lung cancer cells may improve survival time among patients with advanced disease.
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The chemical in cannabis that produces a high may help to combat the spread of cancer, research suggests. Scientists have discovered the active ingredient, delta-9-tetrahydrocannibol can block the spread of gamma herpes viruses.
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The odds that adolescents will smoke, drink or use marijuana may have a lot to do with their physical development, regardless of their school grade level or how old they are, a new study shows.
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Breast cancer studies funded by drug companies are more likely to yield positive findings than those without pharmaceutical industry backing, according to research published on Monday.
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Recovering drug addicts who are   infected with hepatitis C virus may stick to their medications   better if they are allowed to use marijuana, U.S. researchers   reported on Wednesday.
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Angel Raich tried dozens of prescription medicines to ease the pain of a brain tumor and other illnesses before she took up another drug: pot. The 39-year-old mother of two has the support of her doctor and a California medical marijuana law when she uses a blend of a marijuana variety known as "Haze X" every few hours.
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An active extract from the cannabis plant could be used to reduce the size of brain tumours and other cancers by restricting their ability to grow blood vessels to feed themselves, according to Spanish researchers.