Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers. Researchers ...

When you think of lung cancer, you probably think of a disease that only afflicts lifelong smokers. This is just one of the many myths about lung cancer that persists despite how common it is. In fact ...

For me, every breath today is a reminder. A reminder of where I’ve been, of what I’ve been given and of what’s at stake.

Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified a previously unrecognized immune system pathway that helps explain ...

While scientists are still far from understanding the root causes behind most cancers, there are instances in which particular human behaviors have been linked to the development of specific ...

Quitting smoking is challenging, particularly when resources are limited. A recent study in the United States confirmed that an intensive program combining behavioral therapy and medication, linked to ...

A study of 4.5 million adults found that former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes had a 56% higher lung cancer risk than ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lung cancer rates and deaths have fallen precipitously in recent decades overall — but diagnoses are rising for nonsmokers. (Getty ...

Scientists conducting genome-wide association studies have found a region on chromosome 15 associated with the development of lung cancer. The studies may help to explain why some smokers get lung ...

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