More and more non-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer

Lung Cancer Diagnoses Are Increasing Among People Who Have Never Smoked — Here’s Why
A new study found that the proportion of people being diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked is increasing, and air pollution may be a leading cause.
Woman who never smoked diagnosed with lung cancer at 34 amid rise in cases: ‘I was shocked’
Yovana Portillo felt stunned that she had lung cancer because she never smoked. But she hopes people realize that lung cancer can happen to anyone.
Air pollution drives lung cancer surge in non-smokers, study reveals
Air pollution is fueling a rise in the commonest form of lung cancer among non-smokers, hitting women and people in southeast Asia particularly hard, according to a study published on Tuesday.
WHO announces global increase in lung cancer among never-smokers, especially women
A recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine revealed an increase in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, linking this rise to air pollution exposure. The study, released on World Cancer Day,
Bad air behind rise in lung cancer in non-smokers: Study
A global study reveals rising lung cancer rates among never-smokers, linked to air pollution, particularly concerning for heavily polluted nations like India.
Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: Study
The researchers said the highest levels of adenocarcinoma linked to air pollution were detected in east Asia, particularly China
Alarming rise in lung cancer among non-smokers worldwide, study suggests
Lung cancer diagnoses are on the rise worldwide in those who have never smoked cigarettes, new research has shown. According to a new study by The World Health Organization's cancer research program the International Agency for Research on Cancer,
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New AI picks up 97% of lung diseases, and can tell pneumonia from COVID-19
A breakthrough new AI model is able to detect the presence of different lung diseases from ultrasound videos, with 96.57% ...
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Wicklow woman to raise awareness of lung disease her father died from at memorial run
A Wicklow woman whose father died after suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis will host a memorial run this April to raise awareness about the disease and vital funds for the Irish Lung ...
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Common Bacterial Infection Might Be Key to Lung Transplant Rejection
Lung transplant recipients are highly susceptible to infection, the researchers noted, and P. aeruginosa is a leading cause of bacterial pneumonia for them. Indeed, it was the most frequently isolated ...
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Doctors warn air pollution not only affects the lungs, but could also contribute to heart disease
Doctors from National Jewish Health talk about how to know if you’re at risk, and steps you can take to protect your heart ...
KwaZulu-Natal’s paediatric pulmonologist to receive world lung health award in San Francisco
In a significant recognition of her remarkable contributions to the field of paediatric lung health, Professor Refiloe ...
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Lung MRI Using Inhaled Gas Can Detect Regional Defects
Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...
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Faster breathing patterns linked to Alzheimer's disease
In a bid to revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection, scientists have examined the brain’s neurovascular unit. The research ...
Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases with 96.57% accuracy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a radiologist's best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately ...
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Quartz kitchen countertops linked to deadly lung disease that's killed ten people
The stylish - and expensive - kitchen countertops have become a staple in millions of homes across the US but there are ...