Over the last decade there has been unprecedented progress in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death rates in the U.S. by 3 percent in both men and women annually. These improvements are the result of cancer prevention and early diagnosis …

Right now it seems like coconut oil is the hottest dietary trend. They are even recommending I brush my teeth with it! Is it all it is cracked up to be? Or is this just the latest fad?

In order …

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has four dedicated outpatient oncology social workers who help patients with psychosocial, emotional, financial, and other barrierr-to-care issues.

Our outpatient oncology social workers help patients in many ways from giving information on how those …

Patients undergoing cancer treatments may have an increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Fortunately, heart complications associated with cancer treatments are very rare.

Practicing good nutrition is one way to help reduce the risk of heart damage …

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the ingestion of gluten causes damage to the small intestine in genetically predisposed individuals. Gluten is a protein which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. Many popular foods and beverages contain …

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are valuable members of the cancer care team at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Their scope of practice allows them to see patients independently or in collaboration with a physician. During a patient’s visit at Cooper, …

Each year, approximately 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over 30, but all women are at risk. Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent with regular screening …

Has the winter chill gotten you down? Just because the temperature outside has dropped, there’s no reason to develop a case of cabin fever. Almost everyone can exercise in the colder months provided that it’s done correctly. What a great …

Overindulging at parties and get-togethers can easily result in unwanted weight gain. Registered Dietitian Linda Gavrielov  from The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper  offers her holiday tips and tricks for enjoying a healthy holiday season.

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Dave Groves, RN, MSN, CCRN,
Trauma Outreach/Injury Prevention Coordinator

In movies and on television, falling down is often portrayed as a comic event. In real life, it is not so funny. Falls are one of the leading causes that send …