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Air pollution can cause cancer in never smokers, new study finds

Summary by BGR
You might think of lung cancer as a “smoker’s disease,” but new research suggests that isn’t the case at all. Instead, there are several factors that have been tied to genetic mutations which can contribute to the development of lung cancer in individuals with little to no history of ever smoking, and air pollution looks like a strong contender in the lineup. The team behind new research published in the journal Nature looked at lung tumors foun…

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A new study reveals a link between exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of developing meningioma, a typically benign brain tumor. These findings highlight the potential impact of air quality on neurological health.

A recent study by the Danish Cancer Institute in Copenhagen suggests a connection between exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of developing meningioma, a common type of brain tumor.The entry Air pollution linked to the risk of brain tumors #13Jul was first published in El Impulso.

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BGR broke the news in on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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