How to make your colonoscopy prep better
Clear liquid diets, giant containers of prep solution, heightened nerves, and spending the majority of an evening tied to your toilet — it’s no wonder that for many people, the toughest part of a colonoscopy isn’t the procedure itself: it’s the preparation.
As a gastroenterologist at UT MD Anderson, screening patients for colorectal cancer is one of my most important tasks. But a colonoscopy is really a partnership. Your care team...
BOSU ball basics: 7 things to know about this ‘two-faced’ exercise equipment
If you work out regularly at a health club or fitness center, you might’ve noticed an odd-looking piece of equipment tucked in among the free...
Vitamin K and cancer: Is there a connection?
Vitamin K is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins our bodies need to function correctly. It’s important for both bone formation and blood...
Screening vs. diagnostic mammogram: What’s the difference?
Regular breast cancer screening helps find breast cancer early. This is when the chances for successful treatment are greatest.
A mammogram is considered the gold standard test to screen for breast cancer. There are two primary types of mammograms: a screening mammogram and a diagnostic mammogram.
Here, I’ll explain the purpose of each test, how they differ and why mammograms save lives.
What is a screening mammogram...
What is the DASH diet to treat high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a chronic condition where blood continually pushes against the walls of your arteries. When...
Does red light therapy work for peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs outside of your brain and spinal cord. It can cause weakness, numbness and pain — most commonly...
5 detox myths: The truth about cleanses and liver detox
Detox diets or cleanses have grown in popularity over recent years on social media and in online health forums. The idea is that these detoxes...
4 things to know about peptides
Your social media feed is probably full of talk about peptides. Influencers claim this dietary supplement can boost your health in various...
6 tips to lower your blood sugar
Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood. It is also called blood sugar. The hormone insulin, produced by your pancreas...
Is DEET bad for you? 9 things to know about bug spray
Because many insects are cold-blooded, they’re more active in the summer when they get more energy from warm weather to feed and reproduce...