Anonymousabout 3 hours ago
A small USC study of 187 young lung cancer patients found they ate more fruits and vegetables than the average American, sparking headlines suggesting healthy diets may increase cancer risk. But the study lacked a control group, did not measure pesticide exposure directly, and contradicts a large body of prior evidence — including a 2025 meta-analysis of 41 studies showing fruits and vegetables reduce lung cancer risk by 19%. Experts urge caution in interpreting these preliminary, non-peer-reviewed findings.