Should you do Dry January? Experts weigh in
January is a popular time to reflect on health goals and habits. After the holiday season’s many opportunities for celebratory drinks and toasts to the New Year, this may include assessing your relationship with alcohol.
One popular way to do so is by participating in Dry January. This is a challenge to go the entire month without drinking alcohol.
Alcohol is linked to a variety of health concerns, including increased risk...
Easy ways to add more fiber this holiday season
It’s officially the holiday season! That means it’s time to catch up with loved ones, break out the matching pajamas and ugly sweaters, and...
Vitamin D deficiencies: What to know
Vitamin D is often associated with sunshine, but getting outside isn’t the only way to get its benefits. Vitamin D is also found in some foods...
What to know after learning you have a BRCA mutation
Finding out you are at an increased risk for cancer can feel especially personal – not to mention urgent – when it's due to genetics like it is for those who carry BRCA gene mutations.
That’s why we asked breast medical oncologist Banu Arun, M.D., and genetic counselor Hiam Abdel-Salam for advice on what to know if you’ve tested positive for a BRCA genetic mutation.
Learn the BRCA basicsA BRCA mutation is a difference in...
How to stay active when you don’t feel your best
When you don’t feel well, it may seem natural to stay curled in bed or parked on the couch while you recover. But what should you do when...
What's a calorie deficit?
Dietitian Jessica Tilton describes calories as the energy in food, but she also understands that for many of us, they represent so much more...
Electrolytes 101: What to know
Staying hydrated is a health topic that never seems to get less popular – no doubt because of how many of our bodies’ functions rely on water...
What are free radicals? A dietitian explains
If you’ve read dietary or health information, you may have stumbled across the term ‘free radicals.’ Maybe you’ve even heard that free radicals...
How many calories should I eat a day?
If you’ve ever examined the Nutrition Facts label on food, you’ve likely seen a phrase like “2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition...
Scalp cooling and chemotherapy hair loss: what to know
Hair loss is a side effect of cancer treatment that can be physically and emotionally challenging.
"When patients lose their hair...
Do sugary drinks increase colorectal cancer risk?
Many of us enjoy soda without a second thought.
About two-thirds of children and teenagers and half of adults in the United States...
Survivor’s guilt: what it is and how to manage it
The emotional impacts of cancer can last long after treatment is completed.
Guilt is just one of the many emotions that may come up...
What does drinking alcohol do to your body?
It’s natural to wonder how the substances we consume affect our bodies. Many Americans choose to drink, so it’s no surprise that alcohol’s...
What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but does the saying also apply to a serving of apple cider vinegar?
Social media influencers...
Why is red meat bad for you?
From barbeque to brisket and sausage to steak, red meat is a mealtime and menu staple.
Yet, for cancer prevention, it’s best to limit...
A dietitian’s take on colostrum supplements
Recently, colostrum supplements have been gaining popularity online and across social media.
These dietary supplements are a powdered...
7 tips for maintaining weight loss
You’ve hit your weight loss goal! Now what?
While there is no shortage of information on how to lose weight, it can be trickier to...
What to know about fasting during cancer treatment
Diet plays an important role in supporting your body during cancer treatment.
Yet there are many reasons why someone in cancer treatment...
Is bone broth good for you?
Bone broth is a common soup base, but in recent years, it has been getting attention as a beverage.
This savory drink is usually enjoyed...
What to know about foods with nitrates and nitrites
What do deli meats have in common with leafy greens?
Aside from the fact that both foods might be included in a sandwich, they also...
How to lose weight without exercise
You may be familiar with sayings such as ‘You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet’ or ‘Abs are made in the kitchen.’ But are those sayings...
Pelvic floor physical therapy: 5 questions answered
Nikki Samms, DPT, knows the region of the body she treats can make people uncomfortable.
As an MD Anderson pelvic floor physical therapist...
Does vaping cause lung cancer?
The saying goes ‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.’
Vaping seems to be an exception to that rule, as vapes, or e-cigarettes, use electricity...
Is walking good exercise? 4 top questions answered
The beauty of walking is in its simplicity. Unlike other workouts, walking doesn’t necessarily require a gym membership or working up a need-to-shower-right-now...