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Monday, July 11, 2005

HoustonChronicle.com - In cancer fight, a spice brings hope to the table

Not to self: Invest in Indian restaurants for the next two months as this craze plays out.

HoustonChronicle.com - In cancer fight, a spice brings hope to the table:

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the epitome of the conventional cancer establishment, is reporting promising test results on an unconventional weapon: a common spice used in Indian cooking.

In a host of studies, M.D. Anderson researchers are showing that curcumin, the pungent yellow spice in both turmeric and curry powders, has potent anti-cancer properties. They say it may prove effective for both prevention and treatment.