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 of colors ¡ª think red apples, orange carrots, yellow squash, green lettuce, and so on ¡ª means you get a variety of phytonutrients, or antioxidants.
What about foods that get a little help? Food dyes are used to boost or change the color of foods and drinks. But are these food dyes harmless...
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 ¨C until we do.
Finding out your body is insulin resistant can result in questions ranging from ¡®How are insulin, blood sugar and diet related?¡¯ to ¡®What, exactly, should I do?¡¯
For answers, we spoke to Beverly Rodgers, a senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson League City. Ahead, she shares an...
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 dos 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....
Should you do Dry January? Experts weigh in
January is a popular time to reflect on health goals and habits. After the holiday season¡¯s many opportunities for celebratory drinks and...