How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex. Fortunately, finding support during weight loss doesn't have to be an added challenge.
That's where Your Health is Calling, a new telehealth program for cancer survivors, comes in. This free, evidence-based telehealth curriculum combines expertise...
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...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...
Artificial sweeteners vs. natural sweeteners: Which one is better?
The baking aisle at the grocery store can be a little overwhelming. There are so many different ingredients — especially sweeteners. There’s granulated sugar, raw sugar and stevia, to name a few. But which one is best for your health?
“Even natural sweeteners like raw sugar and honey are considered ‘empty’ calories,” explains Erma Levy, a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson. “That’s because they add to your daily caloric...
What’s the best diet for insulin resistance?
The complex way our bodies process food and keep us functioning is something many of us don’t have to think about that in-depth – until we...
Macronutrients 101: What to know about protein, carbs and fats
Many eating plans focus on changing the amount of carbohydrates, fat or protein in your diet.
That’s because changing how much...
Natural versus refined sugar: What’s the difference?
If you’re trying to eat healthy, you probably don’t go a day without thinking about sugar. Avoiding sugar is hard because it’s in most foods...
9 weight loss strategies that work
Weight loss usually requires more than willpower. That’s because adjusting what you eat and how much you exercise are big lifestyle changes...
How MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program is working to end cancer through prevention
You’ve probably heard about MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™. But what is it?
We asked Ernest Hawk, M.D., co-leader of the Colorectal...