USC Study Links Healthy Diets to Unexpected Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
Research from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed a surprising link between healthy diets and an increased risk of lung cancer in non-smoking Americans under 50. The study, presented at the American Association for Cancer Research, suggests that younger non-smokers consuming more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may face higher lung cancer risks. Dr. Jorge Nieva, the study's lead investigator, points to environmental factors, particularly pesticide exposure, as potential contributors. The study highlights that commercially produced fruits and vegetables may carry higher pesticide residues, which could be linked to lung cancer. The research also notes that young women are more frequently diagnosed with lung cancer than men in the same age group, despite having healthier diets. 
