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
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
Pancreatic cancer rates are increasing as a part of the broader oncological trend. The American Cancer Society forecasts roughly 64,000 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in the US during the 2023 year, impacting men and women relatively evenly. While considered one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat, treatment options have improved over the past
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an umbrella term for more than 200 known viruses. In most cases, these viruses are contained and controlled naturally by the body, with no health effects. Over the past three decades, considerable data has linked high-risk forms of HPV with certain types of cancer, including cervical, vaginal, and anal
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help you lose weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and improve your mood and mental health. We looked at just a few of the ways Americans can proactively reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases linked to lifestyle
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
