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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicSkin cancer

Topic: skin cancer

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

No cure, non-contagious—Dear vitiligo patients, don’t be fooled by quacks offering treatment

Stigma surrounding vitiligo leads people to experience mental health effects like low mood, self-esteem issues, and social anxiety. Key things you need to know about this skin condition characterised by the loss of pigment.

Don’t ignore skincare after 60. Brown patches, skin cancers, warts need proper attention

Causes of skin disorders among the elderly include reactions to medicines, age-related conditions, or poor lifestyle. See a qualified dermatologist for geriatric issues.

You release 5,000 chemicals when you smoke—and get wrinkles, pigmentation, psoriasis

The combination of nicotine, carbon monoxide, and free radicals can result in dullness, poor complexion, even cancer. But reversal of such damage is possible.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.