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...

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.

An open letter to my sisters and brothers on the front lines: those of us still fighting the good fight against COVID-19.

Despite all, we spend on healthcare (over 4 trillion dollars or nearly 20% of GDP,) we are not a healthy population. So, how unhealthy are we? Very!