Are cigars bad for you?
Cigars and cigarettes look and sound a lot alike. But do they share health risks?
Here, Jason Robinson, Ph.D., executive director of MD Anderson's Tobacco Research and Treatment Program, answers common questions about how cigars affect your health....
6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or...
What’s the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
If you’re interested in staying safe in the sun, you’ll hear a lot about ultraviolet radiation. That’s because UV rays are the part of sunlight...
What men need to know about HPV-related throat cancer (oropharyngeal cancer)
HPV spreads to the oropharynx through intimate kissing or oral sex.
The oropharynx, which includes the area in the back of the tongue and the tonsils, has an uneven surface with deep crevices that make it a good environment for the virus to lodge.
I like to compare the surface to "cauliflower." It has similarities to the surface of the cervix, a common site for HPV infection in...
8 ways to say, ‘Don’t smoke around me’
Trying to take better control of your health? Steer clear of secondhand smoke.
Here’s the surprising reason: The amount of many...
Hepatitis B and your cancer risk
Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the world. However, hepatitis B doesn't always have symptoms. This can make it difficult...
IQOS: 4 questions about this tobacco product, answered
“IQOS” (pronounced EYE-kose) is an alternative to cigarettes that uses heat rather than fire to deliver its nicotine payload. <...
The truth behind the ‘healthy smoker’ myth
There’s no such thing as a “healthy smoker” — especially when it comes to cancer prevention.
While exercise can help you lower...
When to worry about blood in your stool (rectal bleeding)
Poop may be the favorite topic of preschoolers, but very few adults feel comfortable discussing it. And, if a problem develops in that area...
Is your gel manicure safe?
Gel and shellac manicures and pedicures require salon-goers to dry their nails under lamps that emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These lamps...