Understanding the BRAT diet: Foods, benefits and uses
It’s not a meal with an attitude problem. If you’ve ever had to care for a sick child — or maybe you’ve been the one curled up on the couch with nausea or diarrhea — you’ve probably heard of the BRAT diet. But what does it really mean, and when is it appropriate to use the BRAT diet?
Senior Clinical Dietitian Christine Siebel answers common questions and shares how it helps to manage common gastrointestinal issues, particularly...

How to take medications properly: 6 questions, answered
A lot of people don’t think twice when the pharmacist at the drugstore asks them if they have any questions or need counseling about how to...
What is yoga therapy?
While yoga may draw to mind images of mat-filled studios, yoga can be practiced in many places, including healthcare settings. The use of...
13 things to know about chemotherapy
Starting chemotherapy for the first time? If you are new to this common cancer treatment, you're probably wondering how chemotherapy works, if you'll lose your hair or even if chemotherapy hurts.
To learn more, we spoke with Mariela Blum Murphy, M.D., a medical oncologist who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers. Here’s what she had to say.
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Weight loss injections and cancer: 6 questions, answered
Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese...
How do feeding tubes work? What cancer patients and caregivers should know
Maintaining proper nutrition during cancer treatment is important. When cancer patients struggle with this, a feeding tube can help. These...
Is bone broth good for you?
Bone broth is a common soup base, but in recent years, it has been getting attention as a beverage.
This savory drink is usually enjoyed...
5 things to expect after finishing chemotherapy
If you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already figured out ways to make it a little more manageable...
7 questions about B vitamin supplements
If you follow professional or collegiate sports, you’ve probably heard at least a few athletes say they needed a B12 injection to boost their...
10 things to avoid while receiving chemotherapy
If you’re receiving chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, you’ve probably already learned a few tricks to make the experience easier...