Orange County Newsroom

October 15, 2026

An article highlights the cancer prevention benefits of apples, noting they contain antioxidants and dietary fiber that help lower the risk of breast, colon and esophageal cancers. City of Hope's Tingting Tan, M.D., Ph.D., emphasized that healthy eating involves finding a balanced, sustainable approach. Tan recommends consistent dietary choices, such as incorporating fruit, vegetables and whole grains, rather than searching for 'magic bullet' foods to maintain long-term cellular health.

October 13, 2026

Fatigue is explored as a common symptom of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with City of Hope's Benjamin Heyman, M.D., explaining it as deep, whole-body exhaustion often overlooked. Heyman highlights anemia, systemic inflammation and disease burden as primary causes, while secondary factors like infection and stress also contribute. The article also features experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Strategies like optimizing sleep, pacing, exercise, nutrition and complementary therapies are discussed.