Tag: radiation
No significant global spread of Japan radiation: WHO
by on Mar.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
There is no evidence of a significant spread of radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plants, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, calling on people to remain calm and not spread rumors.
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U.S. experts weigh how to reduce radiation from scans
by on Jul.03, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should step in to protect patients from radiation from CT scanners, according to one expert in the ongoing debate over the safe use of medical imaging.
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Americans get most radiation from medical scans
by on Jun.14, 2010, under Health and Fitness
We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It’s true that we get too much radiation. But it’s not from those sources — it’s from too many medical tests.
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