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It’s Time for New Tools to Overcome Smoking

Yesterday marked the 36th year that the world observed World No Tobacco Day. This relatively obscure milestone masks a stalled effort to curb consumption of combustible cigarettes and other nicotine-related products. It’s unlikely most people paid any attention. But the impact of smoking is all around us, even if we don’t see it. Statistics rarely tell a provocative story to compel people to action.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a skin cancer

It is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells. When caught early, most SCCs are curable.

FDA Approves Drug Combination for Treating Mesothelioma

First approval in 16 years for mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food...

The Tricky Politics of Healthy Ageing

To get the best value for money, our politicians should focus on non-medical interventions.