8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many cancer-causing chemicals is even higher in secondhand smoke than it is in the smoke inhaled by smokers. Why? Because the term “secondhand smoke” encompasses both:
the smoke exhaled by smokers after puffing on a cigar, cigarette or pipe AND the smoke that drifts away from their...
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...
Hepatitis B and your cancer risk
Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the world. However, hepatitis B doesn't always have symptoms. This can make it difficult...
Should you take a daily probiotic supplement?
Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria that support gut health.
In addition to being present in some foods, probiotic supplements can also be purchased over the counter. These products often advertise health benefits like supporting your digestive health and strengthening your immune system. But can a supplement really do all that?
MD Anderson’s Nadim Ajami, Ph.D., and ...
Easy strength training you can do at home
Just about every movement we do, like walking up stairs, carrying groceries and picking up our grandchildren, requires some strength. Our...
The benefits of a plant-based diet
Even in a world of ever-expanding menus and blink-and-you'll-miss them health trends, certain dietary advice never seems to go out of style...
Is cancer hereditary?
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how and why you got it.
Was it something that happened spontaneously?...
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
While mammograms are the gold standard breast imaging for breast cancer screening, they are performed along with a clinical breast exam. In...
How much sleep do I need?
Sleep plays a vital role in our growth, development and health maintenance, so it’s important to get enough sleep.
But a good night...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I...