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Study Links Air Pollution to Lung Cancer Risks

7/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study published in Nature uncovers a startling link between air pollution and lung cancer in non-smokers, pinpointing specific DNA mutations tied to environmental exposure. Conducted by UC San Diego and the National Cancer Institute, the research also flags aristolochic acid from herbal remedies as a potential danger, analyzing tumors from 871 non-smokers worldwide.

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A groundbreaking study published in Nature uncovers a startling link between air pollution and lung cancer in non-smokers, pinpointing specific DNA mutations tied to environmental exposure. Conducted by UC San Diego and the National Cancer Institute, the research also flags aristolochic acid from herbal remedies as a potential danger, analyzing tumors from 871 non-smokers worldwide.