From sweetener to cancer fighter? Fermented stevia shows promise in pancreatic cancer study

Published Date: 25 Jul 2025

In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity's deadliest diseases, new research suggests.

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