Lung Cancer - Page 3

June 15, 2024

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath, which may lead to a new form of cancer screening.

May 16, 2024

Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise

Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.

April 13, 2024

Some breast cancer patients could be at risk of another type of cancer, study reveals

A new study found that women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Epic Research experts and other physicians commented.

April 8, 2024

Montana trial against railroad company begins after thousands in mining town exposed to asbestos

A trial against BNSF Railway has begun over the lung cancer deaths of two people who lived in a Montana town where thousands were exposed to asbestos from a vermiculite mine.

April 5, 2024

These are the top health risks of marijuana use, especially smoking cannabis

Despite its increasing legality and prevalence, experts still warn of the numerous health risks posed by marijuana use – many of which are still being researched.

March 20, 2024

UK to introduce bill to phase out legal sale of tobacco

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on March 20, 2024, to prevent children turning 15 this year or younger from ever being able to be legally sold tobacco.

March 20, 2024

New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping

New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.

February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.

February 6, 2024

Cancer patients and doctors team up to change how cancer drugs are tested

After advocacy from patients and doctors, the FDA is now pushing drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose of cancer drugs to reduce harsh side effects.

February 6, 2024

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

On the heels of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, we recap the other British royals who have previously battled cancer, including Sarah Ferguson, Queen Elizabeth II and others.