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

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 ...

Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Council, bustling localities within the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, are home to thriving populations, extensive landfills, and dynamic residential activities. Yet, ...

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 ...

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 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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

“There is no denying the potentially debilitating effects of radiation exposure, but the data suggest that current measures may be over-compensating for the actual risks,” said Yamashik ...