prevention
Yogurt May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
02.18.2025
A new study suggests that long-term yogurt consumption may help protect against aggressive colon cancer by promoting a healthy gut microbiome.…
February is Cancer Prevention Month: Take Action for a Healthier Future
02.04.2025
Every February, Cancer Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder that many cancers are preventable through lifestyle choices, early detection,…
NCC Commits to 5-2-1-0 for Prevention
02.03.2025
The team at NCC is “walking the walk” with a commitment to practice prevention with the 5210 Healthy Washoe program. The program is an evidence-…
Surgeon General: Time to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
01.09.2025
By now you have likely heard the news: The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a pivotal advisory spotlighting the connection between alcohol use and…
Nevada radon program promotes testing in January, and year-round
01.25.2024
The City of Sparks this month issued a proclamation declaring January Radon Action Month, bringing attention to an often-silent issue that is the…
New Board and Staff Join Nevada Cancer Coalition
02.08.2023
Nevada Cancer Coalition in February welcomed three new members to the nonprofit’s board of directors and hired Lily Helzer as its incoming Cancer…
Prevention, screening still keys to reducing cancer burden
05.19.2022
Cancer experts Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Get Ready: Skin Cancer Awareness Month is Nearly Here
04.27.2022
It’s nearly our favorite time of year: Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The annual recognition happens each May, just before the Memorial Day weekend…
Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention in Melanin-Rich Skin
03.15.2022
The Skin of Color Society produced this educational interview featuring dermatologists of color discussing sun protection and skin cancer prevention…
Sunscreen: Is it safe?
03.08.2022
We’ve heard the reasoning, and you may have as well. Some people say they choose not to use sunscreen because of the chemicals on the ingredient…