Jun 19th, 2008 · Beijing is preparing for Olympic visitors by changing the names of dishes that don't translate well. "Beef and ox tripe in chili sauce" might not be the snappiest name, but it may be an improvement on "husband and wife's lung slice." And ask for "steamed pullet" instead of "chicken without sexual life."
May 12th, 2008 · The celebrated Irish memoirist, who had been battling lung cancer, died May 9. Her 1996 memoir — about growing up poor in the Ireland of the '40s and '50s — became a best-seller. Terry Gross talked to her in 2001.
Apr 2nd, 2008 · Scientists conducting genome-wide association studies have found a region on chromosome 15 associated with the development of lung cancer. The studies may help to explain why some smokers get lung cancer and others don't.
Mar 26th, 2008 · A study on lung cancer says CT scans can dramatically reduce deaths by 80 percent. After the findings were published, a reporter discovered the controversial root of the funds, however.
Dec 15th, 2007 · Rep. Julia Carson (D-Ind.), the first African-American and the first woman to represent Indianapolis, died of lung cancer Saturday. Carson was an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq. She was also champion of children's issues, women's right, and efforts to reduce homelessness.
Oct 29th, 2007 · Celebrated country singer Porter Wagoner dies at 80. He had been hospitalized for lung cancer. Wagoner joined Nashville's Grand Ole Opry in 1957 and 10 years later he hired a 21-year-old Dolly Parton as his duet partner. Wagoner was known as much for his wardrobe as his music.
Oct 10th, 2007 · Lawmakers and scientists agree that building schools close to freeways is a bad idea. The concern is air pollution and the impact it can have on young lungs. But in Los Angeles, where more than 100 new public schools are being built, it's hard to find a site that's not near a freeway.
Sep 5th, 2007 · Dr. Edward Brandt, Jr. was in charge of the federal government's first response to the AIDS epidemic. He said "it was the first time in our nation's history that the federal government was called upon to fight an epidemic." Dr. Brandt died late last month of lung cancer. He was 74.