Walk down the tea aisle of your local grocery store, and you’ll see many health claims about teas. Brands like Yogi have dozens of ailment or illness-specific products, from teas for liver detox, a colon cleanse detox tea, and kidney detox teas, among many others. Unfortunately, there’s little science supporting the claims made on those
While research has previously noted that bowel cancer rates among young adults are rising, more recent data from Cancer Research UK notes there’s more to worry about. Not only are colorectal and other types of cancer rates impacting more young people, but the rate is increasing in many developed nations. Bowel Cancer Rates Rise in
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 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 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
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, has been linked to a range of negative health issues, from headaches to obesity to cancer. Despite numerous headlines and claims, research on MSG in foods is murky at best. We set out to see whether MSG causes cancer or there’s more to the story. What Is Monosodium Glutamate In Food?
