Cancer Schmancer

A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer.  Certain risk factors are controllable, such as, sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, stress, and hypertension.  ...

Many people with cancer use one or more kinds of alternative or complementary therapies. And they often don’t tell their doctors about these decisions. The best approach is to look ...

The key to cancer prevention may lie in the immune system rather than genetic mutations, the current focus of most anti-cancer efforts across the world, according to a major new ...

Plastic seems like an unavoidable part of modern life in the U.S. Therefore, it is extra important to separate the “good” plastics from the ones that can leach harmful chemicals ...

The first 100 donors to contribute $30 or more will receive a free one-year membership to Thrive Market, a membership community that uses the power of direct buying to deliver ...

Serves 6 This traditional squash soup is a serious crowd pleaser. Put a spin on it by trying one of the flavorful variations suggested. Watch our how-to video.​ Ingredients:  2 tablespoons ...

By Aly Cohen MD, FACR             Image credit: Shumilov Ludmila. CC BY 2.0 via Unsplash. The gut microbiome, composed of various fungi, viruses, and bacteria, is a vital ...

Happy anniversary Fran for 13 years of wellness and 6 years for Cancer Schmancer.  Your efforts have inspired thousands of people to make lifestyle changes to live a longer, healthier, happier more ...

Mention the word “beverage” and images of soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juices pop out into the mind of an average person. We seldom think whether these beverages are good ...