Rising lung cancer rates likely linked to radon gas exposure
Lung cancer rates are on the rise, but not because more people are smoking. Scientists say a radioactive gas in our homes is likely to blame.
Lung cancer rates are on the rise, but not because more people are smoking. Scientists say a radioactive gas in our homes is likely to blame.
High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association.
High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Harvard researchers found that people who stopped smoking before their lung cancer diagnosis were significantly better off than current smokers.
Millions of people who are eligible to be screened for lung cancer aren't getting the test. A New Hampshire woman says she's living proof that it works.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Maine also has one of the highest rates of new lung cancer diagnoses in the country.
Researchers say the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate is due to advances in lung-tumor treatments.
Researchers at Marshall University found that a compound in spicy foods could help slow the spread of lung cancer.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with volunteer oncologist for the American Lung Association Dr. Jorge Gomez and screening advocate Maria Ruis.
Jeremy Smallwood and his wife Amanda recently entered and won the 3rd annual Lung Cancer Super Bowl Challenge.
After lung cancer surgery, Janet McCarthy says yoga helped her to breathe again.
Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than other types of cancer.
The wife of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi discovered the diagnosis in a note in his prison medical records from 2012.
Bill returned to work Monday after two months off and wanted to share a message.
He said a CAT scan back in January revealed a spot on his lung. He said it was not the same spot where he was originally diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2009.
Surgeons at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are now offering lung cancer patients a new option in minimally invasive surgery, using a robot to assist them with removing cancerous lobes.
Thoracic surgery has come a long way in recent years. Boston Medical Center is the first hospital in New England to offer port access robot lobectomies to treat lung cancer.
For cancer patients, the treatment often feels worse than the disease, but scientists have developed a new therapy with virtually no side effects.
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, killing smokers and non-smokers alike. In fact more people die each year from lung cancer than from breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.
The National Cancer Institute announced Thursday that a screening test may help fight the nation's top cancer killer.
Was the Drake Maye pick a HIT or a MISS? Are the Patriots WINNERS or LOSERS? Has the franchise found its QUARTERBACK OF THE FUTURE or are the Patriots DOOMED FOR ETERNITY?
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
There are plenty of fun and exciting events this weekend to celebrate Spring and the end of April!
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
College students want their schools to divest from Israel. So how is tuition money linked to the war in Gaza?
Northeastern University is the latest college campus in Massachusetts to see pro-Palestinian student protests.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Was the Drake Maye pick a HIT or a MISS? Are the Patriots WINNERS or LOSERS? Has the franchise found its QUARTERBACK OF THE FUTURE or are the Patriots DOOMED FOR ETERNITY?
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.