In discussions of the pros and cons of this procedure, potential risks from radiation exposure frequently are ignored. In this analysis, Columbia University researchers estimated risks for cancer ...

Ionizing radiation is considered a non-threshold carcinogen. However, quantifying the risk of the more commonly encountered low and/or protracted radiation exposures remains problematic and ...

The only reason the NRC made this limit is to protect the embryo/fetus from unnecessary radiation levels that may put the baby at risk. You, the worker must make your own decision. There are many ...

Exposure to radiation from head or neck CT imaging increased risk for childhood brain tumors, according to results of a ...

The levels of radiation to which children can safely be exposed without increasing leukemia risk may be lower than we thought. Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on Bluesky.

The health risks from modern day life such as obesity, smoking and air pollution are higher than low-level radiation exposure a new study has found. Human populations have always been exposed to ...

Skin Radiation can burn skin or cause cancer. Bone marrow Radiation can cause leukaemia and other diseases of the blood. The risk associated with radioactive materials depends on the amount of ...

On World Cancer Day, we got in touch with an Orthopaedic Oncologist who shares the importance of early detection and expert ...

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing ... on the assessment of prospective cancer risks due to occupational exposure to ionizing radiation ...

The risk was driven in large part by exposure to radiation therapy and specific types of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Development of invasive melanoma after childhood cancer more than doubled the risk ...