Uncommon genetic mutation increases lung cancer risk by 25 times, research shows
A rare genetic mutation might significantly raise the risk of lung cancer for individuals, even if they’ve never smoked. This mutation, identified in the gene EGFR T790M, appears to elevate lung cancer risk by 25 times when compared to those without it, as detailed in a new study published in the journal Science. Among non-smokers, […]
Drunk Goggles, Fractured Neck, Collapsed Lung: Lawsuit Filed Against Police Department for Allegedly Allowing 11-Year-Old to Operate Golf Cart
A town in New Jersey is facing a negligence lawsuit after police allowed a child to drive a golf cart into a crowd during a demonstration on the risks of drunk driving. The legal action was initiated in Cape May County Superior Court on August 5, 2026, nearly two years following the event. Local resident […]
Ex-Olympian Cemmy Alcott experiences a collapsed lung after a failed front flip
Vacation Mishap for Chemie Alcott Chemie Alcott’s trip took an unexpected turn when the former Olympic skier experienced a collapsed lung after a failed dive into the waters of Annecy, France. She shared the incident on her Instagram reels recently, describing it as “a very expensive lesson.” The 44-year-old from Surrey, UK, became aware that […]
Taylor Moton has been found to have a blood clot in his lung and will miss Panthers camp.
Carolina Panthers Face Challenges Ahead of New Season For the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers have claimed the top spot in the NFC South. Their impressive season concluded in January, where they nearly overcame Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams during the Wild Card Game at home. As they head into […]
Polio survivor and the final American to use an iron lung passes away at 78
Dr. Jessica Gray reveals why Americans are living longer Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, has noted that new data indicates Americans are experiencing longer lifespans, marking a shift from the trends seen during the pandemic. She emphasizes reasons such as a decline in drug overdoses, particularly with fentanyl, and enhanced cancer survival rates […]
Martha Lillard, the final US polio patient reliant on an iron lung, has passed away at 78 in Oklahoma.
Martha Lillard, Last Iron Lung User, Passes Away at 78 Martha Lillard, diagnosed with polio at the tender age of five, spent much of her life depending on an iron lung for her breathing. She was the last patient in the United States to use this life-sustaining device and passed away on June 26 in […]
Ben Askren comes back to compete against Belal Muhammad after receiving a double lung transplant.
Ben Askren to Compete After Double Lung Transplant Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is set to return to competition after nearly seven years. This comes following a double lung transplant, a significant medical milestone for him. For about a year, Askren has been reliant on a ventilator and ECMO, with his wife, […]
California acts to prohibit quartz countertops as a dangerous lung illness rises among workers
California Regulators Propose Ban on Quartz Countertops California’s workplace safety regulators are looking to ban quartz kitchen countertops entirely. They’ve linked these countertops to a grim, incurable lung disease affecting workers in the industry. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Commission has proposed a ban on the processing of artificial stone to curb the […]
Diet of fruits and vegetables associated with lung cancer in young non-smokers
New Research Links Diet to Lung Cancer Risk in Young Non-Smokers Recent research suggests an unexpected connection between a diet high in fruits and vegetables and lung cancer in young non-smokers. This observational study, led by Dr. Jorge Nieva from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research […]
22-year-old woman attributes her lung cancer to vaping after being told she has only 18 months to live
Vaping Leads to Lung Cancer Diagnosis for Young Woman A young woman began vaping at 15 and by her early 20s, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, given just 18 months to live. Kayleigh Boda, 22, from Manchester, England, was consuming large amounts of e-cigarettes when, in January 2025, she started coughing up a brown […]