Inside your mouth, there is lots more than what meets the eye. This world is called the oral microbiome, and it's made up of a community of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and archaea. It plays an important role in your health, affecting everything from how your breath smells to protecting against serious health issues.
Here, I’ll explain more about the oral microbiome and what may help to keep it healthy...
Starting at age 40, women at average risk for breast cancer should get yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer.
2D digital mammography...
Fall is a busy time of year. Back-to-school is in full force, and the holidays are on the horizon. It’s also when new flu and COVID-19 vaccines...
When you don’t feel well, it may seem natural to stay curled in bed or parked on the couch while you recover. But what should you do when you don’t feel well for an extended time, such as during cancer treatment? Is it better to rest or to stay active?
MD Anderson senior physical therapist Christin Brehm, DPT, and senior occupational therapist Sandra Beals understand the challenges of staying active during cancer treatment. Both...
Grains are small seeds that we eat every day. But how does our body use them? And are they healthy? We spoke with wellness dietitian Lindsey...
Recently, period products have raised questions after a study found heavy metals in some brands of tampons.
While very small amounts...
Protein is an important building block for our bodies. It helps build tissue and muscle mass and keeps us healthy.
Protein is especially...
Signs of fall are all around us: school is back in session, and temperatures are finally starting to drop.
Another sign of fall? Updated...
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin, an orangey-yellow pigment found in a liver secretion...
Dietitian Jessica Tilton describes calories as the energy in food, but she also understands that for many of us, they represent so much more...