Lung Cancer Screening: Do You Need It?

Douglas W. Martin, MD
September 29, 2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is estimated that in 2025, nearly 125,000 people will die from lung cancer, and more than 226,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer. Early...

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When to Worry About Lung Nodules

Hina Khan, MD, and Alison Lindahl, PA
November 7, 2023

If you’ve been told you have a lung nodule, the good news is that you really don’t need to worry too much. Lung nodules can occur for a variety of reasons and are generally benign. Very rarely, though, they are indicators of...

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ADHD: Why Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Rising 

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 3, 2023

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a common condition that has steadily been on the increase in both children and adults. What is ADHD? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ADHD is...

Lung Cancer in Women

Lung Cancer and its Increase in Women

Christopher Azzoli, MD
February 19, 2023

Women are familiar with breast cancer as a common health condition. They are also noticing that many of their female friends and relatives have been diagnosed with lung cancer. In fact, over the last 20 years, while lung...

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