Red wine and your health: Facts and myths
Research has shown that drinking even a small amount of alcohol — as little as one glass of wine per day — can increase cancer risk.
But what about red wine? Over the years, there have been conflicting messages. Maybe you’ve even heard red wine is linked to heart health and reduced cancer risk.
“The overall picture is complex,” says Jessica Tilton, a senior clinical dietitian.
So, does this mean the merlot has got...
Vibration plates: Are there health benefits?
Plenty of fitness devices get buzz online. But it’s not often that you come across a fitness device that is, well, actually buzzy.
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John Tesh: ‘MD Anderson helped save my life’
John Tesh knows that picking up the telephone can change your life. One such moment? When, in the absence of a recorder, he called home from...
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 used in traditional medicine. Today, researchers are exploring its use for conditions ranging from mental health to cancer.
So, can spicing up your diet or taking saffron supplements help your health? We asked MD Anderson nutrition support dietitian Elizabeth Chin and Integrative Medicine physician...
How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ‘ghosting’ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member — who is still alive and well — simply vanishes from your...
How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice “drink enough water” more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that...
Processed meat and cancer: What you need to know
Processed meats are convenient, affordable and woven into our collective diet. For many, bacon is a breakfast favorite, deli meat is a lunchbox...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
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...
Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If you’ve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word ‘Ouch!’
While being on the...
Is raw milk safe?
Most milk found in grocery stores in the United States undergoes a type of processing called pasteurization. Technically, this makes milk...
How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine does more than just provide a boost of energy. For many, it’s a daily ritual.
A morning cup of coffee can make leaving a warm...
Beef tallow benefits: Should you use it?
It might sound funny that the same ingredient could be responsible for both supple skin and a crispy French fry. But beef tallow, a...
Are food dyes unhealthy?
You’ve probably heard that you should eat the rainbow to get the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
Eating whole foods in a variety...
Is seed oil healthy?
There have been mixed messages about whether seed oils are healthy or unhealthy. On one hand, seed oils are unsaturated, or “healthy” fats...
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...
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...
Weight loss during cancer treatment: 5 do’s and don’ts
The basic formula for weight loss is no secret: burn more calories than you consume. But actually doing that can feel like cracking an impossible...
10 years of EndTobacco
What’s in a name? For MD Anderson’s EndTobacco™ Program, it’s an ambitious commitment to tackling an issue that extends far beyond Texas.<...
What is royal jelly?
A bee product called royal jelly has been getting plenty of buzz online lately. A quick search for ‘royal jelly’ pulls up many purported health...
What to know about nicotine pouches
Nicotine pouches first became available in the U.S. almost a decade ago. Today, they are the second most used tobacco product among high school...
8 do’s and don’ts for communication during cancer treatment
A cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment provide many opportunities for family members, friends and acquaintances to rally around you....