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Non-smokers
Coverage of Non-smokers in the Nexus archive.
Jorge Nieva, MDperson1USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Centerorganization1American Association for Cancer Researchorganization1Pesticidestopic1Lung Cancertopic1Dietary studytopic1Organic foodstopic1fruits and vegetablestopic1lung cancertopic1pesticidestopic1conventionally grown producetopic1whole grainstopic1younger patientstopic1
- Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom
A study led by Dr. Jorge Nieva of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found a link between healthier diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and increased lung cancer risk in non-smokers under 50. Researchers hypothesize that pesticides on conventionally grown produce may contribute to this association, though the study is observational and not peer-reviewed.
- Eating more fruits and vegetables tied to unexpected lung cancer risk
A new study suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may be linked to a higher lung cancer risk in younger non-smokers. Researchers speculate that pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could be a contributing factor.