Red wine and your health: Facts and myths
Research has shown that drinking even a small amount of alcohol — as little as one glass of wine per day — can increase cancer risk.
But what about red wine? Over the years, there have been conflicting messages. Maybe you’ve even heard red wine is linked to heart health and reduced cancer risk.
“The overall picture is complex,” says Jessica Tilton, a senior clinical dietitian.
So, does this mean the merlot has got...
Vibration plates: Are there health benefits?
Plenty of fitness devices get buzz online. But it’s not often that you come across a fitness device that is, well, actually buzzy.
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John Tesh: ‘MD Anderson helped save my life’
John Tesh knows that picking up the telephone can change your life. One such moment? When, in the absence of a recorder, he called home from...
What to know about saffron
Saffron is an herb from the saffron crocus flower. It gives dishes from rice to stew a burst of flavor and a pop of color. Saffron is also used in traditional medicine. Today, researchers are exploring its use for conditions ranging from mental health to cancer.
So, can spicing up your diet or taking saffron supplements help your health? We asked MD Anderson nutrition support dietitian Elizabeth Chin and Integrative Medicine physician...
How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ‘ghosting’ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member — who is still alive and well — simply vanishes from your...
6 tips for getting organized during cancer treatment
When you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, organization can fall to the bottom of your to-do list.
But getting organized...
How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice “drink enough water” more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that...
Processed meat and cancer: What you need to know
Processed meats are convenient, affordable and woven into our collective diet. For many, bacon is a breakfast favorite, deli meat is a lunchbox...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...