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.
A Boston College professor thinks a rise in teen suicide, anxiety and depression are linked to limits on kids' freedom.
Karen, a "vibrant and beloved ostrich" at the Topeka Zoo, died after swallowing keys she nabbed from a staffer, the zoo announced on Facebook last week.
Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
E-bikes are popping up everywhere in the Boston area and a man who loves them will let you ride one for a week for free.
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.
Gov. Healey is knocking down a suggestion from her transportation secretary to consider tolls at the Massachusetts border.
E-bikes are taking over the city of Boston, but how do you know if it's for you? A Somerville man will let you ride an e-bike for a week for free.
A Boston College professor thinks a rise in teen suicide, anxiety and depression are linked to limits on kids' freedom.
Jury selection in the murder trial of Karen Read took place again Monday as the process nears completion.
Relatives were brought to their knees in the spot where Anthony Lopez was discovered Saturday night in Framingham's bustling Shoppers World plaza.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
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.
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.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
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.
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
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Eliot Wolf is the Patriots' main decision-maker at the moment, but team president Jonathan Kraft is also reportedly "heavily involved" in the team's pre-draft process.
Want to know if it's going to be Swayman or Ullmark in net for the Bruins on Monday night? Jim Montgomery doesn't have an answer for you, but the B's head coach had plenty of jokes.
Less than a week after setting a new personal best at the 128th Boston Marathon, former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara dominated the London Marathon.
While there wasn't much drama for most of Celtics-Heat Game 1, things got pretty heated with just over a minute left when Jayson Tatum was hip-checked by Miami's Caleb Martin.
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.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.