Peto’s Paradox
What Is Cancer? The ancient disease that is cancer has become a word intertwined with fear and dread. It is often described as the defining plague of our generation and one affecting tens of millions, killing approximately 9.5 million people…
Antibiotics: From Saviour to Traitor
Prior to the beginning of the twentieth century, disease ravaged the world. Even in industrialized countries, it remained a nightmare. In 1900, the average global life expectancy stood at a…