Elizabeth Millard
Health WriterElizabeth Millard is a freelance journalist specializing in health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Her articles have appeared in SELF, Men’s Health, CNN, MyFitnessPal, and WebMD, and she has worked on patient education materials for Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group. She’s also a registered yoga teacher and organic farmer.
Latest by Elizabeth Millard
The BRAF Gene Mutation and You
Here's what you should know about this risk factor for melanoma and whether it can affect future generations.
Navigating Work During Lung Cancer Treatment
If you’re in lung cancer treatment and plan to keep working, here are some common issues to keep in mind.
10 Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors That May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a common cancer, with thousands of new cases expected in 2019. So how can you help reduce your risk? Exercising and eating healthy aren’t the only factors.
Strategies for Living With Hodgkin's Lymphoma
For those diagnosed with cancer, the hardest moments may come after treatment has ended.
Top 3 Supplements to Avoid After Age 50
Supplements can help bridge certain vitamin and mineral gaps as you get older, but not all supplements may be right for you.
Before Leukemia Treatment, Ask the Doctor
Dr. Jack Jacoub shares questions that he believes leukemia patients need to ask more often while they’re getting ready for treatment.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor Side Effects
Chemotherapy and radiation can successfully treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but they can cause side effects that last or emerge years after treatment.
Here's What to Ask Your Doctor About Adjuvant Therapy
Find out whether you're a good candidate for follow-up treatment that can help keep the melanoma from coming back.
Intimacy After Metastatic Breast Cancer
Cancer changes bodies, and relationships. That doesn’t mean you have to give up intimacy and sex.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Better Pain Management
Here’s how you can find pain relief with a highly individualized combination of strategies.