There was encouraging news last week, that, at long last, deaths related to lung cancer are going down significantly. However, in this week's Moves in Medicine, we look at the new challenge: Why are ...

Cigarette smoking remains one of the most destructive habits a person can maintain, despite decades of public health warnings and overwhelming scientific evidence documenting its dangers. Each year, ...

While scientists are still far from understanding the root causes behind most cancers, there are instances in which particular human behaviors have been linked to the development of specific ...

Lyndsey Scott died from a double lung transplant from a lifelong smoker. June 16, 2010— -- A U.K. family is outraged after learning that their now-deceased-daughter received a double lung ...

Lung cancer remains the world’s deadliest cancer, and cigarette smoke is its chief culprit. Chemicals in tobacco, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), damage DNA and trigger the mutations ...

Lung cancer affects up to 25% of non-smokers, so persistent symptoms and genetic testing are key for early detection and treatment. Dr. Ioana Bonta, adjunct clinical assistant professor at Morehouse ...