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Published in 2013

Is social networking the new handy weight loss tool?

In case you needed another reason to use social media, researchers at the University of South Carolina have discovered that using a Twitter support group…

Lung cancer CT scans: For older, heavy smokers

New lung cancer screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend annual CT lung scans (low-dose computed tomography) for people ages 55 to 74 who…

New program empowers Latinas to be champions against breast cancer

The Prevent Cancer Foundation would like to share news of its just-released program Campeonas contra el cáncer de seno (“Champions against Breast Cancer”) designed to…

Tips to maintain a healthy weight [Infographic]

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important step we can take to greatly reduce the possibility of developing certain forms of cancer. When trying to…

Healthy recipe: Spiced chickpea “nuts”

Yield: 4 servings, 1/4 cup each Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour To Make Ahead: Cover and store at room temperature…

The Supreme Court speaks on embryonic stem cell research

Last week, the United States Supreme Court rejected a request to ban U.S.-funded research on human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The decision brings an end…

Dialogue for Action participants work to increase cancer screening across the country

Health professionals, who attended the Foundation’s 2012 Dialogue for Action conference in March, have been busy working to make an impact in cancer screening in…

Awesome Games Done Quick Marathon raises $425,000+ in support of cancer research and prevention!

WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? A group of energetic young adults playing video games nonstop for charity?  I did not have a “Donkey Kong” clue when…

Gamers turn passion into a mission to Stop Cancer Before It Starts!

The word “gamer” often conjures up images of someone sitting alone in front of the TV with a controller in hand, next to a box…

Healthy recipe: One-bowl chocolate cake

Yield: 12 servings Servings: 12 Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Recipe Description:   This easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist,…