Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, has been a topic of debate and discussion for years due to concerns about its potential health effects. A closer look at the chemical makeup of aspartame, its most common applications, and the extensive research conducted to understand its impact on human health helps provide are more useful look at
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
The record-breaking 18-month dash to develop a COVID-19 vaccine could accelerate cancer vaccines by the end of the decade. Similar vaccines could treat autoimmune, cardiovascular and other forms of diseases along the same timeline. So claims Moderna’s chief medical officer, Dr. Paul Burton. The US pharmaceutical company is building on its pandemic-era work to develop
A Northern Carolina State University study found that nearly every one of 1,500 blood samples in the Cape Fear River Basin had elevated levels of PFAS. The study, one of the largest ever conducted, reportedly scared residents and is expected to result in further mitigation. Cape Fear PFAS Plume: A Legacy of Contamination Study participants’
The Biden Administration reignited its Cancer Moonshot initiative last week, renewing its commitment to cutting the US cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. The plan includes substantial financial investment, too. The initiative pledges $2 billion for biotech supply chains. The announcement came from the steps of the Kennedy Presidential Library
While statistically rare, testicular cancer affects tens of thousands of American men and reshapes their lives, even if treatment is successful. Modern treatment options make the disease relatively low risk – if it is diagnosed early. What Is Testicular Cancer? Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that affect the testes. In most cases, the
Residents of a condominium complex in Petoskey, Michigan recently learned that their home was built on a Superfund site. They also learned that the air in their residences was poisoned with a cancer-causing chemical at 35 times the allowable limit.
Lesscancer.org has been at the forefront of fueling leadership and have been pioneers in raising the bar on human health with the goal of cancer prevention through community engagement, education and policy. Unlike so many other organizations that are reaping benefits from large corporate donors in conflict from like causes we are dependent on
Craig Feringa As a cyclist on the LessCancer.org 2 day, 300 mile ride from Port Huron, Michigan to Mackinaw City, Michigan a few weeks ago, I was proud to wear the ‘kit’ that proudly displayed the LessCancer.org logo and the logos of many of the sponsors. When I put on the kit to
David Toutant Hello, I’m David Toutant and I will be returning to do the 300 mile Less Cancer ride from Port Huron to Mackinac again this year. I’ve been a cyclist almost my entire life competing in BMX, Road and Mountain bike racing. I’ve also made a return to running over the past
