How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice âdrink enough waterâ more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that.
Your body is about 60% water, and you need a steady intake of water to survive and function. Water helps your body:
Keep its temperature normal Maintain blood pressure Digest food Maintain electrolyte balance Get rid of waste Cushion joints and the spinal cord Feel full Keep muscles hydrated...
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 is healthy?
Perhaps the best-known method is Body Mass Index (BMI). This calculator uses your height and weight to categorize your BMI as underweight, healthy, overweight or obese. But BMI isnât perfect, nor is it the only tool that can provide insight into your weight classification.
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Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If youâve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word âOuch!â
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, itâs 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?
Youâve 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 âhealthyâ 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...
Whatâs the best diet for insulin resistance?
The complex way our bodies process food and keep us functioning is something many of us donât have to think about that in-depth â until we...
Weight loss during cancer treatment: 5 doâs and donâts
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
Whatâs in a name? For MD Andersonâs EndTobaccoâą Program, itâs 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 âroyal jellyâ 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 dos and donâts for communication during cancer treatment
A cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment provide many opportunities for family members, friends and acquaintances to rally around you....