How to reduce inflammation in the body
Inflammation is one of the immune system’s tools for keeping your body healthy. It can help your body heal and prevent illnesses, but if it sticks around for too long, it may increase your risk of diseases, including cancer.
Think of inflammation as a firefighter and your body as a burning house. When the firefighter arrives to put out a fire, they are a major help; this is like short-term inflammation. But imagine that even weeks...
How art is shaping the patient experience at UT MD Anderson
A beige countryside. A winding stream. A field punctuated by a grazing cow.
Jennifer Finkel, Ph.D., knows that the artwork traditionally...
How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex...
Eating well when you don't feel well
When you don’t feel well, eating may feel like less of a ‘woohoo!’ and more of a to-do. This is especially true when you don't have an appetite or are dealing with cancer treatment side effects.
So, is it still important to eat, even when you don’t really feel like it? We asked three MD Anderson senior clinical dietitians: Timothy Coleman, who works with patients with head and neck cancer; Beverly Rodgers, who works with patients...
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.
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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: ‘UT 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...
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...