Scientists in the U.S. have issued a warning that radiation from controversial full-body airport scanners could lead to an increased risk of skin cancer - particularly
Greenpeace Still Wary of Radiation Risk in Delhi Scrap Market
Greenpeace has said that radiation risk still looms large at the scrap market in New Delhi which was in the news recently following the death of a person after exposure to Cobalt-60 isotope.
Greenpeace has said that radiation risk still looms large at the scrap market in New Delhi which was in the news recently following the death of a person after exposure to Cobalt-60 isotope.
"Ionizing radiation such as the X-rays used in these scanners have the potential to induce chromosome damage, and that can lead to cancer," Agard added.
Another major concern is that a failure in the device - like a power or software glitch - can lead to an intense radiation dose to a single spot on the skin.
Radiation Linked to Breast Cancer
Researchers have discovered that radiation exposure can alter the environment surrounding the cells so that future cells are more likely to become cancerous.
Researchers have discovered that radiation exposure can alter the environment surrounding the cells so that future cells are more likely to become cancerous.
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Recent Radiation Death is an Eye Opener About Waste Disposal Laws in India
The recent news about the death of a scrapyard worker in New Delhi due to radiation poisoning is an eye opener about the lax enforcement of waste disposal laws in India.
The recent news about the death of a scrapyard worker in New Delhi due to radiation poisoning is an eye opener about the lax enforcement of waste disposal laws in India.
Radiation Risks Associated With Abdominal CT Scans are Greater in Younger Patients: Study
Study says the estimated radiation risks associated with abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans in younger patients are twice those of older patients
Study says the estimated radiation risks associated with abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans in younger patients are twice those of older patients
