What are Probiotics? The term “probiotic”, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), refers to strains of live bacteria that, when ingested in adequate amounts, provide health benefits to users (WHO, 2002). In other words, probiotics or beneficial microorganisms, when used, help balance the digestive system, enhance health, and prevent diseases. The current probiotic…
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous malignant diseases with a high mortality rate. Only 24% of patients survive after one year, and a mere 9% live up to five years post-diagnosis [1], while most patients have a life expectancy of about 8–13 months [2]. The commonly used treatment method is surgical tumor removal….
Probiotics are composed of specific live microorganisms or bacterial communities aimed at promoting health benefits or enhancing the immune activity of the host. Different strains and combinations of microorganisms in the gut are believed to influence the risk of developing allergies [1]. The escalating global prevalence of allergies marks a concern for community health, particularly…
According to the GLOBOCAN cancer statistics from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and mortality rates from the World Health Organization’s mortality database for 2020, the estimated rates of incidence and mortality by gender and age group were calculated for 38 types of cancer across 185 countries or territories worldwide. Approximately 19.3 million…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and ranks second among all cancers worldwide. Consequently, there’s a significant amount of scientific research and clinical trials regarding the prevention and treatment of breast cancer (Mendoza Luis et al., 2019). Some prominent research directions (such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy) include supporting breast cancer…
Liver diseases account for approximately 2 million deaths worldwide each year, with 1 million due to complications from cirrhosis and 1 million attributed to liver cancer from hepatocellular cells, representing 3.5% of global deaths [1,2]. Cirrhosis currently stands as the 11th most common cause of death worldwide, and liver cancer ranks 16th [1,2]. Cirrhosis is…
