Sulforaphane benefits: How broccoli and Brussels sprouts may help reduce your cancer risk
You may not have heard of sulforaphane, but you’ll definitely want its benefits.
This tiny, sulfur-based nutrient is one of the reasons why dark green vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale are so good for you.
“Sulforaphane is a powerful phytochemical,” explains Senior Research Dietitian Erma Levy. “That’s a naturally occurring compound found in plants. Research is starting to show it may help protect...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
Is fatty liver disease increasing your cancer risk?
You may not think about it much, but your liver is working hard for you. Every day, this vital organ helps digest food, break down medicines...
Can breastfeeding really lower your breast cancer risk?
You probably already know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy start. But that’s not its only health benefit. It can also lower your breast cancer risk.
“Breastfeeding is more than a wonderful bonding opportunity; it also lowers your risk for some types of cancer,” says Therese Bevers, M.D., medical director of MD Anderson’s Lyda Hill Cancer Prevention Center.
Why? Read on as Bevers explains...
Can sitting for too long really increase your cancer risk?
You spend all day sitting at a desk. Then, you plop down on the couch to relax, watch TV, read a book or play computer games. Maybe you sit...
36 foods that can help lower your cancer risk
Is there such a thing as a cancer-fighting food? Can certain foods actually prevent cancer?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. There...
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical...
Immunotherapy side effects: What to know
If you’ve researched cancer treatment options, you’ve probably heard of immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack cancer, rather...
What cancer patients should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine at MD Anderson
Last updated April 8, 2021
If you're currently in cancer treatment or have previously had cancer, you might be wondering if you should...
What to expect at MD Anderson during a hurricane amid COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
At MD Anderson, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority every day. That&...