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Natural sweetener Stevia found safe and effective at killing pancreatic cancer cells

Natural sweetener Stevia found safe and effective at killing pancreatic cancer cells

Pancreatic cancer continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in global cancer treatment. Known for its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy, it carries a grim five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Early detection remains rare, and by the time most cases are diagnosed, the disease has already spread, making surgical options limited and chemotherapy less effective. In …

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Rethinking stevia: The sweet leaf that may fight cancer

Rethinking stevia: The sweet leaf that may fight cancer

Stevia may soon offer more than just sweetness. In the lab, researchers found that when fermented with a bacterium from banana leaves, this natural plant extract targets pancreatic cancer cells – while leaving healthy kidney cells unharmed. “Globally, the incidence and mortality rates of pancreatic cancer continue to rise, with a five-year survival rate of less than 10%,” said study …

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