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 and remove toxins and other waste products from your body.??
But if you carry around excess body weight ¡ª especially in your midsection ¡ª you might be overwhelming your liver with fat. This can lead to a health disorder called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease...
Can breastfeeding really lower your breast cancer risk?
You probably already know that breastfeeding will give your baby a healthy start. But that¡¯s not its only health benefit. It can also lower...
Can sitting for too long really increase your cancer risk?
You spend all day sitting at a desk. Then, you plop down on the couch to relax, watch TV, read a book or play computer games. Maybe you sit...
36 foods that can help lower your cancer risk
Is there such a thing as a cancer-fighting food? Can certain foods actually prevent cancer??
Unfortunately, the answer is "no." There is no food that can starve a cancer cell or lower your risk of developing cancer to zero. Eating?healthy foods?may reduce your cancer risk but won't eliminate it entirely.?
"There are many different causes of cancer," says wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford....
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) ¡ª more commonly known as domestic violence ¡ª is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical...
Immunotherapy side effects: What to know
If you¡¯ve researched cancer treatment options, you¡¯ve probably heard of immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack cancer, rather...
What cancer patients should know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine at MD Anderson
Last updated April 8, 2021
If you're currently in cancer treatment or have previously had cancer, you might be wondering if you should...
What to expect at MD Anderson during a hurricane amid COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
At MD Anderson, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority every day. That&...
The cancer patient¡¯s hurricane checklist during COVID-19
Last updated Aug. 25, 2021
If you¡¯ve ever prepared for a hurricane, you probably already know the basics. A flashlight, extra batteries...
7 things to know about penile cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the U.S., with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year. But in many cases, men put off seeing a doctor until...