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Curry Spice Kills Cancer Cells

Chemicals in turmeric turn cancerous cells on themselves

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 28, 2009 11:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – Curcumin, a compound present in that yellow curry spice turmeric, has been shown to kill cancer cells. A new study found that the chemical, which has long been thought to have curative properties, begins to kill esophageal cancer cells within 24 hours of application. The...   Read full story »

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