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Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Cancer

5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation DW 04/15/2025

CT scans, while lifesaving, pose significant risks of cancer if overused.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Cancer

5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation DW 04/15/2025

CT scans, while lifesaving, pose significant risks of cancer if overused.
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Mental health
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Man deformed by nuclear radiation reveals how it changed his life

Tim Mason was born with a limb deficiency due to his mother's radiation exposure during pregnancy but now leads a fulfilling life.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jimmy Carter Once Lowered Himself Into a Nuclear Reactor After a Partial Meltdown

Jimmy Carter played a crucial role in the world's first nuclear reactor cleanup at age 28, showcasing his expertise and bravery in hazardous situations.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cellphone radiation warning as researchers reveal new risk factor

Rural 5G users face nearly double the radiation exposure compared to city users due to their devices working harder for signals.
OMG science
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

SpaceX Just Sent Astronauts Into the Earth's Radiation Belt

Musk believes colonizing Mars is essential for humanity's survival and that understanding radiation effects is key to achieving deep space travel.
OMG science
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Stranded NASA astronauts enduring frightening levels of radiation

Astronauts stranded on ISS face prolonged radiation exposure, significantly increasing their long-term health risks.
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