Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Healthy eating plays a significant role in controlling heart disease and reducing the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes.
Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow cancer in which plasma cells have become cancerous. Plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, are an essential part of the immune system. They make antibodies, a type of protein, that help fight infections.
Drug company Moderna recently announced that its experimental cancer vaccine – based on the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology used in some COVID-19 vaccines – has been shown to work against melanoma.
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.
Colorectal cancer screening is essential to preventing cancer; catching it early can save your life. As the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer is also rising in younger people, prompting the need for more awareness.
This article is provided by Krissy Krager, graduate student in medical nutrition.
Coffee is a morning must for many people. It contains a compound called caffeine that helps boost attention and performance. However, opinions vary on whether drinking coffee is a healthy habit or something we should give up.
Estrogen is vital for women’s health. It makes breasts and bones grow, regulates your period and maintains a normal body temperature. But it can also make cancer cells grow.
Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets are often promoted as being good for your health. But can any of these diets prevent or reduce your risk of cancer?
Dietary supplements are intended to help people meet nutritional needs. When used correctly, they may help reduce your risk of certain diseases, minimize discomfort and improve your quality of life. But are they appropriate to take if you’re undergoing cancer treatment?