SPECIAL TOPICS

Fitness & Nutrition

Food for Thought

Intestinal Insight

BY KATY HUMAN

Probiotics may be good for the gut.

Blogs

Alternative cures for cancer and knowing “the secret”

BY KATHY LATOUR

At a birthday milestone, Kathy vows to lose weight, exercise, and take care of her soul. What's your plan?

Building up bones

BY LENA HUANG

For patients and survivors with weak bones, choosing the right exercise program is important for ongoing health, balance, and energy.

Our Favorite Nutrition & Exercise Tools

Calculate your body mass index with the National Institutes of Health’s
BMI Calculator.

The USDA's MyPyramid.gov can help you plan and assess your food choices.

Nutrition

The Vitamin D Difference

BY DIANA STEELE

Cancer prevention is examined in a new light.

Fitness

After Treatment: Exercise & Recovery

Physical activity can help improve mental and physical functioning after cancer treatment

Nutrition

Weight and See

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

What to do about weight gain during treatment.

Finding foods to boost your energy

If you are looking for foods to help combat fatigue, try complex carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which are sources for long-lasting energy.

FDA UPDATES

First Drug Approved for Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
FDA Clears Ovarian Cancer Test SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Lowering Salt in Your Diet SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
FDA Moves Forward on Implementation of Tobacco Law AUGUST 25, 2009

BREAKING NEWS

Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Low cholesterol may be sign of undiagnosed cancer NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Using ice cream to combat side effects of chemo OCTOBER 29, 2009

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