What to know about fasting during cancer treatment
Diet plays an important role in supporting your body during cancer treatment.
Yet there are many reasons why someone in cancer treatment may be interested in fasting, or periods of not eating. These reasons might include health goals or religious observation.
We spoke with MD Anderson nutrition experts to discuss what cancer patients need to know about fasting during treatment.
Is fasting safe for cancer patients?
Is bone broth good for you?
Bone broth is a common soup base, but in recent years, it has been getting attention as a beverage.
This savory drink is usually enjoyed...
What to know about foods with nitrates and nitrites
What do deli meats have in common with leafy greens?
Aside from the fact that both foods might be included in a sandwich, they also...
How to lose weight without exercise
You may be familiar with sayings such as ‘You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet’ or ‘Abs are made in the kitchen.’ But are those sayings true? How much does diet really impact body weight? And is it possible to lose weight without exercising?
We called on clinical dietitian Jessica Tilton to learn more about the factors that impact weight loss and how to lose weight without changing your activity level.
Learn if you...
Pelvic floor physical therapy: 5 questions answered
Nikki Samms, DPT, knows the region of the body she treats can make people uncomfortable.
As an MD Anderson pelvic floor physical therapist...
Does vaping cause lung cancer?
The saying goes ‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.’
Vaping seems to be an exception to that rule, as vapes, or e-cigarettes, use electricity...
Is walking good exercise? 4 top questions answered
The beauty of walking is in its simplicity. Unlike other workouts, walking doesn’t necessarily require a gym membership or working up a need-to-shower-right-now...