Study: Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers Linked to Pesticide Residues on Fruits and Vegetables A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in April 2026 has identified an unexpected association between high consumption of conventionally grown produce and lung cancer among young non-smokers. Researchers at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center surveyed 187 patients diagnosed with lung cancer before age 50, most of whom reported never smoking. On average, participants scored higher than national benchmarks on measures of fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake, according to the study. [1] Lead author…

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