HEALTH July 3 Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts Uncover the truth about the health risks of vaping, which includes aerosol from an e-cigarette, a trend that's gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults.
Lung Cancer June 15 Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath, which may lead to a new form of cancer screening.
HEALTH May 16 Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.
HEALTH April 13 Some breast cancer patients could be at risk of another type of cancer, study reveals A new study found that women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Epic Research experts and other physicians commented.
Montana April 8 Montana trial against railroad company begins after thousands in mining town exposed to asbestos A trial against BNSF Railway has begun over the lung cancer deaths of two people who lived in a Montana town where thousands were exposed to asbestos from a vermiculite mine.
Drugs April 5 These are the top health risks of marijuana use, especially smoking cannabis Despite its increasing legality and prevalence, experts still warn of the numerous health risks posed by marijuana use – many of which are still being researched.
U.K. Politics March 20 UK to introduce bill to phase out legal sale of tobacco The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on March 20, 2024, to prevent children turning 15 this year or younger from ever being able to be legally sold tobacco.
New Zealand March 20 New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.
New Zealand February 28 New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.
Cancer Research February 6 Cancer patients and doctors team up to change how cancer drugs are tested After advocacy from patients and doctors, the FDA is now pushing drugmakers to find the lowest effective dose of cancer drugs to reduce harsh side effects.