A UK woman who developed a cough was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer — despite never having smoked. Jade Fardon, 33, couldn’t shift her cough, but doctors reassured her it would go away on its own. It did, but it came back again and again over the years, and she returned to the general practioner … Read more
A terrifying kitchen mishap turned a celebratory baking session into a parent’s worst nightmare, leaving a 14-month old boy fighting for his life and facing a future of potentially permanent lung damage. Dustin “Dusty” Wildman was rushed to an Australian hospital in early May after inhaling a metallic decorating powder that transformed into toxic paste … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — or so we thought. New research from the University of Southern California suggests young non-smokers with fruit- and veggie-packed diets may face a higher lung cancer risk than those with less healthy habits. “These counter-intuitive findings raise important questions about an unknown environmental risk factor for … Read more
A young woman who started vaping at the age of 15 has been given just 18 months to live — after being diagnosed with lung cancer in her early 20s. Kayley Boda, 22, of Manchester, in the United Kingdom, was engaging in heavy vaping on a regular basis when she started coughing up a brown substance with … Read more
Barry Manilow has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-old singer shared the health news in an Instagram statement on Monday. “As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks,” he wrote. “Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at … Read more
If you’re not careful, combating dry winter air could put a whole new problem on your plate this winter. When temperatures drop and cold and flu season kicks in, many turn to humidifiers to soothe symptoms like sore throats, chapped lips and sinus dryness. Humidifiers also offer relief to those suffering from chronic conditions like … Read more
T.J. Watt’s wife, Dani, said it’s been a very hard couple of days after the star Steelers pass rusher was hospitalized with a lung issue that required surgery on Thursday. In a note posted to her Instagram story, Dani explained that TJ — whose brother, former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt, said he’ll be expected … Read more
It’s time to clear the air. While staying inside seems like a safe way to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution, it turns out that nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas that primarily comes from cars, lurks indoors as well. A new study out of Stanford University suggests that an everyday household appliance accounts for … Read more
Talk about a breath of fresh air. Researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that may one day make detecting lung cancer as easy as exhaling. “We built a screening tool that could allow physicians to catch the disease in its early phases, which improves outcomes,” Dr. Shalini Prasad, a professor at the University of Texas … Read more
Get a breath of this not-so-fresh air. Japanese and US researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for people who can’t breathe through their lungs — by delivering oxygen where the sun doesn’t shine. Results from the first human clinical trial testing the so-called “butt breathing” technique suggest that it’s safe and well-tolerated, pushing the cheeky … Read more
A man who vaped for nearly a decade is urging young people to quit after his lung suddenly collapsed. Raymond Dehn, 24, had been vaping since the age of 15 — after sneaking devices from a local shop that didn’t check IDs. Raymond says the collapse was his “wake-up call” and has now sworn off … Read more
Tristan Rogers, who starred as Robert Scorpio on the popular soap opera “General Hospital” for 45 years, has passed away. He was 79. The beloved soap star’s manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the shocking news in a statement to ABC on Friday, Aug. 15. Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital” in 1981. Disney General Entertainment … Read more
File this under “symptoms not to ignore.” Our fingernails provide valuable insight into our health — changes in their color, shape or texture can indicate underlying problems. Dr. Davood Johari warns that one particular change may be a sign of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Roughly 5% to 15% of lung … Read more
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 those who smoke face a much higher risk, up to 20% of lung cancers affect people who have never smoked or … Read more
Deep breath! Jaclyn Keely, 29, is preparing to run the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon hosted by the New York Road Runners on Saturday. Since completing the 13.1-mile race last year, Keely was diagnosed with Stage 1 mucinous adenocarcinoma, had the lower lobe of her left lung removed and endured an excruciating recovery. “I just want … Read more
Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery, experts warned. The good news: There’s an easy test you can do at home to gauge your risk. In most people, hypermobility doesn’t cause … Read more
This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more
Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more
Eminem’s mom, Debbie Nelson, has died at age 69. Nelson passed away Monday night in St. Joseph, Mo., after a battle with advanced lung cancer, according to TMZ. Eminem. Mikala Compton/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Debbie Nelson in September 2005. Getty Images In September, reports said that Nelson was “terminally ill” with lung cancer … Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — an estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, the division director for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked with us about the … Read more