Today, I attended the dedication of a farm situated at a public school in Warrenton, Virginia—Fauquier High School—in memory of a young man, Trip Bopp. Trip and his family are friends of mine. Tragically, Trip was just 24 years old when he was killed on April 22, 2021, during a daytime burglary at his
In my work on cancer prevention with Less Cancer, I engage deeply with diverse people and communities. Often, our only common thread is a shared priority for good health and the goal of reducing cancer rates. In today’s world, it’s easy to become distracted by personalities, preferences, likes, dislikes, and the faults of others. For
Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., FSBM, FABMR has joined the nonprofit organization’s advisory board. Baskin is professor of medicine in the Division of Malignant Hematology/Medical Oncology and associate director of community outreach and engagement and associate director of health equity at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. She also serves as assistant vice chancellor
For over twenty years, I have dedicated my work to public health. When I began, conversations about prevention were nearly nonexistent—sick care was the dominant framework. Prevention, or the idea that we could impact our own health through lifestyle and environmental changes, was dismissed as unrealistic. Fast forward to today, and we finally see discussions
For over two decades, I have worked in the arena of public health—a field that is complex and challenging to describe. Unlike linear sick care or treatment, public health involves a variety of educational and communication platforms that, while rooted in evidence-based science, require creativity and the ability to pivot as needed to secure
Zyn nicotine pouches exemplify shifting consumer preferences away from traditional tobacco products like smoking and chewing tobacco. The products certainly have their advantages, offering a smoke-free and usually tobacco-free nicotine that’s almost invisible to spot. Zyn is far from the only brand, but it’s captured significant market share since it was acquired by Phillip Morris
The teen smoking rate has been declining for years, but 2024 marks a historic drop in teen smoking and the use of tobacco in general. According to a CDC report, the number of teens using at least one tobacco product declined by 20% to 2.25 million. Experts note that while this is a big win
On Friday, October 18, Less Cancer hosted a public roundtable at the Laurel Ridge Community College located in the rural agricultural community of Fauquier County, Virginia. The event was moderated by founder and cancer prevention visionary Bill Couzens, with participants discussing challenges and solutions related to providing healthcare in less privileged rural communities. Continuing
There is substantial research on cancer and genetics, but the correlation isn’t as clear as many think. While individuals may be aware of their family history of cancer or assume that cancer is hereditary, there are specific kinds of cancer that pose a greater risk for family descendants. The genetics of cancer are endlessly complex,
Mixed frozen vegetables and fruits are convenient, inexpensive, and substantially reduce food waste, saving families money. Still, some consumers assume that frozen fruits and veggies are less nutritious than fresh produce. We examined the advantages and disadvantages of frozen vegetables and fruits and looked at any nutritional differences that might make one a better
