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March 20, 2024

UK to introduce bill to phase out legal sale of tobacco

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on March 20, 2024, to prevent children turning 15 this year or younger from ever being able to be legally sold tobacco.

March 20, 2024

New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping

New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.

February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.

February 6, 2024

Cancer patients and doctors team up to change how cancer drugs are tested

After advocacy from patients and doctors, the FDA is now pushing drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose of cancer drugs to reduce harsh side effects.

February 6, 2024

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

On the heels of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, we recap the other British royals who have previously battled cancer, including Sarah Ferguson, Queen Elizabeth II and others.

February 4, 2024

World Cancer Day 2024: A complete guide to understanding and participating

World Cancer Day is celebrated in countries around the world in order to bring awareness and to advocate for effective treatment of the deadly disease.

November 29, 2023

AI model could help predict lung cancer risks in non-smokers, study finds: ‘Significant advancement’

Among the latest artificial intelligence innovations for health care, a routine chest X-ray could help identify non-smokers who are at a high risk for lung cancer, new research indicates.

November 9, 2023

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

November 2, 2023

Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients?

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced new guidelines for lung cancer screenings. Find out if you're part of the high-risk group that should get screened each year.

October 9, 2023

Cancer screenings: Here are 5 types and critical information to know about each

Since screening methods vary for different types of cancer, Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, an internal medicine specialist at Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City, breaks down each of these five.