Yesterday, I was going through old boxes and came across a few small things that stopped me in my tracks: old photographs, documents, my mother’s baby bracelet, and a small silver napkin ring with her name engraved on it. They were tucked together — likely a baby gift, given at the same moment. On January
By Bill Couzens With government agencies scrubbing expert documents and drowning out science with politics, it is no wonder parents feel lost. Once, public health institutions were trusted sources. But in this new era, where distraction is policy and evidence is inconvenient, finding reliable, science-based vaccine guidance can feel like a scavenger hunt. So what
In today’s digital world, it’s easier than ever to click “share.” But harder than ever to find the truth. Whether it’s cancer, autism, chronic illness, or vaccines, misinformation is everywhere — fueled not by science, but by fear. It spreads faster than facts, louder than reason, and often comes from the most unqualified voices imaginable. Some of
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
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
The percentage of uninsured Americans has declined over the past decade thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and historically low unemployment. Still, The US uninsured rate leaves room for improvement, especially among underserved communities and ethnicities. The lack of affordable healthcare has a lasting impact on health, wellness, and financial security and will require
Less Cancer Founder Bill Couzens, National Cancer Prevention Day Workshop 2017 Photo Vincent Ricardel Scott Pruitt, the current Attorney General of Oklahoma, has been nominated to run the EPA, subject to a Senate vote in the next 24 hours. Many advocacy groups have produced long and well-documented lists of why Pruitt should not
This year there will be a Less Cancer panel discussion led by Less Cancer board member and author of "A World Without Cancer", Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. Dr. Cuomo will be Tweeting throughout the event. Follow her at @margaretcuomo
