February 6th, 2024 Mayor H.E. Carter Nevill PRO-24-02-001 A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TWENTY YEARS OF EFFORTS BY LESS CANCER AND THEIR WORK TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, PARTICIPATE WHEREAS, in 2004, recognizing the impact on the community that cancer leaves in its wake, Less Cancer was founded in Fauquier County under its more formal name Next Generation
Like all forms of exercise, cycling is an excellent way to stay healthy. Cycling to meet weekly exercise recommendations can help individuals maintain a healthy body weight, lower the risk of heart disease, and help mitigate the risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes. Some research does show that cycling too often could raise the risk
Psyllium fiber is one of the most popular and affordable healthy supplements on the market. Many brands claim psyllium husk can lower cholesterol, help with weight management, and improve digestion. Unfortunately, several brands also include cancer warnings on products due to elevated lead levels. Does psyllium husk cause cancer? We dive into the research. Are
Since the earliest days of industrialization, the US has implemented and maintained systemic inequalities that negatively impact people of color. Environmental racism has its roots in interwar community planning and decades of discriminatory housing and workplace regulation that has caused serious, irreparable, generational harm to millions of Americans. What is Environmental Racism? Environmental racism refers
Today’s healthcare system creates reams of data that require careful collection, analysis, and implementation to improve cancer care outcomes. Cancer informatics, or CI, is a large and widening field that marks the confluence of healthcare, computer science, and analytics. Effective cancer informatics programs may ultimately improve care, accelerate research, and save thousands of lives by
While painfully slow, federal agencies like the EPA have made progress in reducing the number of products made with PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are finally front and center for both regulators and legislators, especially as additives in household products. The next phase in the fight against PFAS? It’s packaging. We’ve highlighted the use of PFAS
Less Cancer recently called on the FDA to prioritize a program to require the chemicals in cosmetics to be registered. This call to action is in response to the ever-increasing rates young women are using cosmetics, at younger ages, as a result of social media messaging that encourages women to strive for an idealized appearance. Less Cancer
The nearly ubiquitous consumer warning tag is found on items around the world. California’s regulators passed Prop 65 to inform consumers about products that contain potentially harmful chemicals. From clothing to asparagus, the California cancer warning has served to protect families and increase awareness of carcinogenic materials in consumer goods. What is Proposition 65? Prop
There’s substantial evidence that diets rich in fruits and vegetables positively impact health and wellness. As part of a healthy diet, fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease. Many produce products have trace amounts of pesticides, putting families in a tough position. Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables As
Less Cancer Founder Bill Couzens will be featured on an upcoming Rural Health Leadership Radio episode on October 31, 2023. It's a chance for Less Cancer to contribute to the important conversations surrounding rural health access in the US at a crucial time. Couzens will speak to the challenges facing rural communities seeking cancer
