Lung cancer. Just hearing the words can evoke fear, confusion, and a sense of helplessness. Despite advances in treatment, it ...

U.S. News & World Report has named NYU Langone Hospitals as No. 1 in Best Hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery. In last ...

The association between ultra-processed food consumption and lung cancer risk underscores the importance of nutrition in ...

Air pollution is emerging as a major cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, damaging lung tissue much like smoking. Experts ...

World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every year on August 1 since 2012 to raise awareness about the risk of the disease.

When a lung nodule is found—whether through routine screening or an incidental scan—it can spark fear, confusion, and ...

Also, if one of your siblings or parents has had lung cancer, you may have an increased risk. But it’s not clear whether this risk is due to genetic factors or environmental factors.

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, but early detection can greatly improve survival rates.

Because more people are quitting smoking or simply not starting in the first place, lung cancer cases are on the decline.

The hidden household threat Radon exposure represents the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, yet many remain unaware of this invisible threat. This naturally occurring radioactive ...

Current lung cancer screening guidelines do not account for sex-based differences in lung cancer. If you have any symptoms or are concerned about your lung health, talk to your primary care provider.

Although lung cancer can be carried down through genes in less than 10 percent of cases, smoking still puts you at greater risk. Other important risk factors include exposure to radon and asbestos.