Work on a vaccine to protect against lung cancer continues
London: Scientists are working on a lung cancer vaccine that research suggests will be effective in preventing up to 90 percent of cases. The vaccine will give the immune system…
Bleeding gums may cause lung disease, research
A recent study found that bleeding gums can lead to lung disease. According to this research conducted in China, experts say that bleeding or oozing from the gums is not…
AI to help detect lung cancer
Chicago: A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) may help predict the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. According to media reports, American researchers in Chicago said that the…
A pill that halves lung cancer death rates
New Jersey: A pill used for lung cancer can reduce the risk of the disease coming back and dying within five years, a study has found. New England Journal of…
Vitamin pills can cause lung cancer to develop
Stockholm: Experts warn that taking vitamin C and E tablets can cause lung cancer to grow and spread. According to Swedish scientists, those people who are suffering from any type…
Omega-3 from fish is beneficial for lung health
Maryland, USA: A recent study found that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and its oil are very beneficial for lung health. A study supported by the National Institutes of…
This year, the number of women suffering from lung cancer will exceed that of men
London: According to a new analysis, the number of lung cancer diagnoses in women this year will exceed the number of diagnoses in men for the first time. Cancer Research…
Lung cancer can be prevented by quitting smoking early
Massachusetts: Quitting smoking early improves the rate of preventing death from lung cancer, researchers say. Research results have shown benefits of quitting smoking before a cancer diagnosis compared to quitting…
A few misconceptions about lung cancer
Globally, lung cancer is the second most common cancer after breast cancer with 2.21 million cases recorded and responsible for 1.8 million deaths. Although lung cancer is common, there are…
Just three years of living in polluted air can increase the risk of lung cancer
Even spending just three years in polluted air can increase the risk of lung cancer. Photo: File London: A disturbing study has come out that shows that even just three…