From lung cancer to pancreatic cancer, low sodium levels are a common sign of developing cancer. Along with identifying low sodium, cancer symptoms, and medical screening, oncologists are increasingly using sodium levels as a cancer red flag. Does Sodium Cause Cancer? High sodium intake has been linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer
WARRENTON, Va., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Less Cancer, a nonprofit founded in 2004 as Next Generation Choices Foundation, applauds the first-ever national, legally-enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals.' Less Cancer Board Member Rob Billot, author of the book Exposure which is
Warrenton, VA— Next Generation Choices Foundation, commonly known by the name of “Less Cancer,” was recognized recently by the State of Virginia, led by Del. Michael Webert (R), for 20 years of working in the forefront of cancer prevention. “Less Cancer is one of many phenomenal organizations dedicated to creating a better future for
Consumers face an overwhelming number of options on store shelves these days, many draped in labels making claims like “natural” and “eco-friendly”. Unfortunately, many of these claims are questionable at best. Artificial flavors have a negative connotation, but that reputation is largely unearned. Most artificial flavorings have identical chemical structures compared to natural flavorings, despite
Researchers have long established a clear connection between radon and cancer risk. Prolonged exposure to radon poses serious health issues that negatively impact the respiratory, including lung cancer. Radon testing can mitigate these risks, but not all households understand just how serious radon exposure can be. What is Radon and Where Does It Come From?
The 2024 National Cancer Prevention Workshop brought together some of the smartest, most passionate contributors to our movement. The live stream format allows us to document and share these important insights and stories on demand, with free access to our dedicated YouTube channel. Our mission is 24/7, 365 days of the year, and so is
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of Less Cancer's Annual National Cancer Prevention Workshop took place on Tuesday, February 6 in the Gold Room of the Rayburn Building, bringing together physicians, scientists, legislators, students, educators and advocates to discuss the strides made in cancer prevention. The Warrenton, VA, based non-profit Less Cancer,
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
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
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
