Blueberries Leading the Charge to Help Fight Cervical Cancer

Blueberries are widely recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet, but they can also play a role in fighting cervical cancer.

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(Farm Journal)

Blueberries are widely recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet, but they can also play a role in fighting cervical cancer.

Researchers at the University of Missouri found blueberry extract could make radiation therapy treatments more effective.

Teresa Snow from Mizzou has the story on these “fighting” blueberries on AgDay above.

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