6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or by a virus, such as the flu.
Like all your body’s systems, the immune system functions best when you take proper care of it. But how do you do that? Are there any simple ways to keep your body at peak readiness to fend off disease?
We went to Roy Chemaly, M.D., our department...
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...
Hepatitis C and liver cancer: What to know
Being aware of some cancer risk factors can help you make decisions that reduce those risks. Unfortunately, not all cancer risk factors are...
8 viruses that cause cancer
Researchers know that several infections can lead to cancer. This includes infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Studying infections and cancer helps researchers develop vaccines and other ways to reduce cancer risk, including early identification and treatment of viruses that cause cancer. We spoke with infectious disease specialist Harrys Torres, M.D., to learn more.
What is a virus?Viruses are very small...
Best of Cancerwise 2018: Helpful insights from our experts
A cancer diagnosis can provoke a range of emotions and prompt endless questions. So throughout the year, we shared dozens of insights from...
Lymphoma survivor: Why I recommend hepatitis C testing
I’ve never taken illegal drugs, and the only time I ever had a needle in my arm was when a doctor was on the other side of it. So my best...