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A plant compound helps heal wounds
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A plant compound helps heal wounds

Tests on rats show that the beta-carophyllene compound in plant essential oils supports cell growth, helping skin wounds to heal quickly.

December 20, 2019
Diet helps cancer patients reduce inflammation
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Diet helps cancer patients reduce inflammation

The researchers found that patients who ate a diet rich in vegetables and fruits had less problems with chewing, swallowing and inflammation of the oral mucosa for 1 yea…

December 20, 2019