Scientists from Tennessee recently said a drug they have been developing could treat radiation sickness, and they are working to raise the money to fulfill the last stage of requirements from the Food ...

Cosmic radiation is what it sounds like: radiation from space. In this article, we explore what it is, why we are protected from it on Earth, how it affects people in specific jobs, and how it can ...

If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis, there’s a good chance you’ll need radiation therapy. More than half of people diagnosed with cancer receive this type of treatment, but the thought of undergoing ...

Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the intestines that may occur in people undergoing radiation therapy. It is more common in people receiving radiotherapy on the abdomen, rectum, and pelvis.

Most people interpret radiation as a bad thing—but it isn’t always. In fact, radiation is a very normal phenomenon. For now, let’s just say that radiation is when an object produces energy. When a ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A number of studies in the past year have raised concerns that Americans are exposed to too much radiation from CT scans, increasing their risk of cancer. A: CT, short for computed ...

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancerous cells. Doctors may recommend a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy to treat esophageal cancer. Radiation therapy uses ...

Here’s what you need to know: Do cellphones give off radiation? Yes. Both cellphones and wireless transmitters (which are mounted on towers, street poles and rooftops) send and receive radio-frequency ...

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) defines it as the process of radiation attenuation achieved by placing an absorbent substance between an individual, a workspace, or a radiation ...