Causes of cancer

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.

Berberine, a natural compound found in various herbs such as barberry, goldenseal, and European barberry (Berberis vulgaris), is showing promising results in slowing down the proliferation of lung cancer cells.

European Commissioner for Health Vytenis Andriukaitis gestures during an interview at an event marking World Cancer Day, while on an official visit to Athens on Monday. "The more we understand about the causes of cancer, the more we realize that we need to get ahead of this disease," the European official said.