The newest weapon in the war on cancer may be fruit-based. Their report appeared in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, according to AFP. The researchers found that the effects of the dried papaya leaf ...

The humble papaya is gaining credibility in Western medicine for anticancer powers that folk cultures have recognized for generations. University of Florida researcher Nam Dang, M.D., Ph.D., and ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 12 (UPI) -- U.S. and Japanese researchers say papaya leaf extract has had an anti-cancer effect in laboratory tests. Dr. Nam Dang of the University of Florida and colleagues ...

Papayas are a tropical fruit that most likely makes you think of a warm weather vacation. This fruit is not native to the U.S., and most of the papayas you'll find here are imported from Mexico.

Don't be turned off its distinctive scent—here are all the nutritious benefits you'll get from eating papaya. Papayas are known for their unpleasant, nose-wrinkling scent and their sweet and vibrant ...

Dengue comes with fever, body pain, and a whole lot of confusion, especially when it comes to treatment. The moment someone ...

Papaya, rich in vitamins and enzymes, generally aids digestion and immunity. While no strong evidence proves eating it at night is harmful, unripe fruit or large quantities can cause digestive upset.

Papaya extract seems to have a toxic effect on cancer cells in culture, suggesting a potential treatment. Scientists documented for the first time that papaya leaf extract boosts the production of key ...