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 ...

While the number of smokers in the world as a proportion of the population is dropping, lung cancer continues to cause almost 2 million deaths per year – and new research reports on a concerning rise ...

For years, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — better known as COPD — has carried a reputation as a “smoker’s illness.” And while smoking is still one of its strongest risk factors, a new pattern ...

Lung cancer, the second-most common cancer in the U.S., is often associated with smoking — but even those who have never had a cigarette could be at risk of the deadly disease. While it’s true that ...

Lung cancer cases are increasing in people who have never smoked, especially in women, a new study by the World Health Organization's cancer agency has found. The findings, published in The Lancet ...

(NEXSTAR) – Last month, actress and comedian Kate Micucci revealed that she had been diagnosed and treated for lung cancer despite “never” having smoked a cigarette in her life. “It was a surprise, ...

Lung cancer is no longer linked only to smokers, with govt data showing a steady rise in cases among non-smoking women in ...

Lung cancer affects non-smokers, with 25% of patients having never smoked, highlighting the need for awareness of persistent symptoms and environmental risk factors. Genetic testing is essential for ...

University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that predict if a non-smoker will start vaping. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, investigates ...

The number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day has tripled in two years, from 2% in 2018–19 to 6% in 2020–21, according to the most recent New Zealand Health Survey. For young ...