US cancer death rates for some of the deadliest – and most common – types of cancer are declining, but not nearly as fast as its been hoped. The Cancer Moonshot program, reinvigorated in 2022 by the Biden Administration, has called for a nationwide effort to lower the cancer death rate by half over the
A new study published in JAMA could lead more Black women to seek breast cancer screenings at a younger age. The international study found that more research is needed to determine whether screening guidelines for Black women should lower the recommended age to 42. Currently, women from all ethnicities should start getting biennial screenings
Access to Healthcare in a Recession: How the Economy Impacts Care There are hundreds of articles celebrating the healthcare industry as recession-proof. There is decidedly less information available that shows how access to healthcare services changes during economic turbulence. In a nation where roughly 49% of us have health insurance through an employer, the health
Cancer screenings save lives. From a purely humanitarian perspective, preventative health services like mammograms and colonoscopies are critical life-saving that are minimally invasive and relatively low cost for healthcare providers. And a federal judge may have just taken away these types of preventative screenings. Nearly 168 million Americans on both employer health insurance and who
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who makes an annual commitment to the Less Cancer Hike and Bike America. It’s our most important fundraiser of the year, but it’s also a chance to introduce like-minded individuals and families to the cause. We want you. And your friends! Start Your Ride or Hike Today Organizing your
Cancer claims the lives of more than 10 million people per year. Still, deaths caused by cancer are on the decline, decreasing by 33% since 1991. While underreported during the pandemic, cancer remains of the leading causes of cancer worldwide, claiming more lives than COVID-19. Younger People Are Getting Cancer While deaths have declined, a
The Culpeper Police Department, Healthy Town Culpeper and Less Cancer are working together to get more residents screened for cancer. The Free Clinic of Culpepper will provide free cancer prevention screenings for qualified residents throughout 2023. This initiative is designed to help more locals access life-saving cancer screening services. These types of grassroots, community-focused
We all know that daily exercise can have a positive impact on our physical and mental health. It might not be easy to find time for running, cycling, or other activities, but your health deserves to be a priority. So, how much do you need to exercise? Exercise Recommendations For Adults The key to meeting
Already linked to elevated cancer risks, researchers have now connected PFAS exposure with high blood pressure in middle-aged women. It’s yet another risk factor associated with PFAS, a family of “forever chemicals” that keep popping up everywhere we look. To date, PFAS have been found in many elements of what might be mistaken as the
Medical students Sonam Kapadia '16, far right, and Brenton Nash '16, middle, discuss their public health project with Bill Jeffries, M.D., senior associate dean for medical education, during the 2014 Public Health Project Poster Session and Celebration. (Photo: COM Design & Photography) The Public Health Projects course at the University of Vermont College of
