Can Stevia Cause Cancer?
Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener used in hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer food products in the US and other parts of the world. Stevia has several advantages over refined sugar and is a
No-Cost Cancer Screenings Under Threat
The Supreme Court is set to review several preventative care services mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The ACA includes mandates for several preventative and screening procedures, including no-cost cancer
Detox Tea: Cleansing Those Health Claims
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
Why Bowel Cancer Rates Among Young People Are Rising
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
Knowing Your Food: Health, Environment, Community … Information is Power
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,
Focus on What You Care About, Not on What You Don’t
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