While therapies continue to improve, prevention remains the strongest line of defense. Stopping smoking dramatically lowers lung cancer risk and leads to better long-term lung health. Check out UAB Medicine’s resources for smoking cessation at uabmedicine.org/smoking-cessation.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is expected to undergo a lung transplant as testing indicated a "clear worsening" of her health, the Royal House of Norway said.

Markiplier's feature-film directorial debut -- horror sci-fi movie "Iron Lung" -- is set to open in theaters in January 2026.

YouTube megastar–turned–filmmaker Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) is ready to take his first big swing at the box office with his blood-soaked sci-fi horror film Iron Lung, set to hit theaters in January 2026.

Doctors have warned that air pollution is triggering a silent health crisis in India, with a growing burden of undiagnosed lung and heart diseases. Experts urge urgent action, early detection, and long-term clean air policies to prevent lasting damage.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Despite this poor prognosis, SCLC is initially highly responsive to chemotherapy.

Bolivian crocidolite was used in approximately 13 billion Kent Micronite cigarette filters, manufactured from March 1952 until May 1956. Beyond the individual risks of tobacco smoke and asbestos fibers, the two carcinogens work together in a deadly synergy, creating a risk far greater than the sum of their parts.

Supermodel Anok Yai disclosed she underwent robotic lung surgery for a congenital defect that has been damaging her lungs.