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Does sugar cause cancer?
As a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson, I hear this question a lot. So, let’s look at the evidence to find out whether sugar causes cancer to develop and spread.
It’s true that sugar feeds every cell in our body —...
One topic that often comes up among those of us in healthcare advocacy is that Palliative Care is deeply misunderstood—and severely underutilized.
If you or a loved one has received a cancer diagnosis, you should undoubtedly pursue the option of...
Many girls around the world face challenges to their health and well-being.
Preventing HIV Infection
According to The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Global Commitments, Local Action Report, in sub-Saharan Africa, six out of...
At 69, Mike received a life-altering diagnosis -- cancer. Doctors gave him just three months to live. Instead of giving in, he took control. Mike came across The Cancer Prevention Diet by Michio Kushi, a book that introduced him to the macrobiotic...
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health...