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An estrogen-like substance (phytoestrogen) made by some plants. Coumestans may have anticancer effects. … [Read more...]

Any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). They are also made in the laboratory. Corticosteroids have many different … [Read more...]

A drug used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart problems. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of side effects caused by some … [Read more...]

A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. CoQ10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. It is an … [Read more...]

An animal in a study that does not receive the treatment being tested. Comparing the health of control animals with the health of treated animals allows … [Read more...]

Forms of treatment that are used in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative) standard treatments. These practices generally are not considered … [Read more...]

Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal of comfort care is to prevent or treat as early … [Read more...]

A substance found in certain plants, including blessed thistle. It has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have … [Read more...]

A drug used to lessen the toxic effects of substances that block the action of folic acid, especially the anticancer drug methotrexate. Citrovorum factor is … [Read more...]

The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The scientific … [Read more...]