WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 — Less Cancer is hosting a National Cancer Prevention Day Workshop on Wednesday, February 4 on Capitol Hill. The workshop will convene public-health leaders, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and community advocates to advance evidence-based cancer prevention and risk-reduction strategies. Founded by Less Cancer, a program of the Next Generation Choices Foundation,
Continued research shows a strong link between commonly used food preservatives and cancer. Learn more about the study and its impact on your health. New research shows the increasingly clear link between a few common food preservatives and cancer, as well as elevated risk for Type 2 diabetes and other negative health outcomes. Food preservatives
In November 2025, PepsiCo announced it would be removing artificial colors from Doritos and dozens of other products in its expansive food and beverage portfolio. Like many other companies removing artificial colors from food products, PepsiCo is looking to get ahead of potential regulatory changes while meeting broader consumer demand for natural colors and
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
Monica Baskin, Phd. Photo by: Hannah Jones While many of us do the best we can to address our health concerns as symptoms arise, Less Cancer’s founder Bill Couzens has been working tirelessly for over twenty years to teach people what it means to embrace a community model of preventative healthcare. In
Skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the United States, with millions of new cases diagnosed each year. Yet signs are missed far too often because many people do not get routine skin checks, and early changes can be subtle. That delay can change everything. There is a powerful and often overlooked group that
GLP-1 products have been heralded as a class of wonderdrugs, offering a host of health benefits and alleviating - or curing - conditions like diabetes. There’s a growing body of research showing that GLP-1 users have a lower overall cancer risk, but there are some trouble spots. Learn more about the long-term health effects of
Nationally, cancer rates are broadly declining thanks to improved access to healthcare, lower rates of smoking, and the results of improved education. In the Midwest, cancer diagnoses are becoming more common. Agricultural states like Iowa, Nebraska, and others are watching as their populations face rising cancer rates that have outpaced the national average since
Like other common vaccines designed to prevent or reduce the effects of viral infection, a new cancer vaccine is showing exciting efficacy in protecting against a range of cancers. Initial tests at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are among the first successfully combining nanoparticles and an adjuvant to block tumor growth. Of Mice and Antigens
It’s not a vaccine and it’s not a cure, but researchers are excited about a recent trial highlighting aspirin’s role in reducing cancer recurrence for some types of cancer. Drawing on data from over 3,500 patients, the team at Karolinska Institutet has shown that this inexpensive drug can significantly lower cancer recurrence after surgery. Aspirin’s
