An estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid problems, an autoimmune condition that has grown very common. The most frequent cause is thought to be iodine deficiency brought on by ...

Aging cells secrete substances known to promote the growth of cancer cells. The development of drugs that can selectively kill these cells or inhibit the secretion of substances is ongoing.

Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.