USC Study Links Healthy Diets to Higher Lung Cancer Risk in Young Nonsmokers

Absurdly bad study spurs headlines linking healthy diet to lung cancer

Experts point out a series of flaws, including small size and no control group.

Healthy diets linked to lung cancer in non-smokers under 50 – here’s what scientists say

A new study found young non-smokers with lung cancer were more likely to eat healthy diets – but experts say the link may point to environmental factors, not food itself.

Scientists Reveal Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Increase Your Risk of Lung Cancer

Researchers investigating a rise in lung cancer among younger non-smokers have uncovered a puzzling pattern linked to diet and environmental exposure. A diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is widely considered healthy and typically seen as a cornerstone of disease prevention. But new research from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of [...]

Eating fruit is linked to lung cancer? Here’s what you need to know about that new study

A small conference study sparked headlines linking fruit to lung cancer. Here’s why the science tells a very different story.

Lung Cancer: Are Pesticides Driving Cases in People Under 50?

A new study found that young non-smokers who eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. The study is small in sample size and does not prove causation, so experts caution against reducing fruit and vegetable intake.

Eating more fruits and vegetables tied to unexpected lung cancer risk

A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in younger non-smokers. Researchers found that patients under 50 diagnosed with lung cancer often had better-than-average diets, raising the possibility that pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could be a hidden culprit.