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07/16/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Radiation.news offers a wealth of knowledge on radiation research and exposure prevention

Radiation is a major threat to human health, and in our ever-evolving digital world, it is becoming a bigger threat than ever before. When most people hear the word “radiation,” they think of nuclear disaster, whether it be a nuclear weapon detonation or a nuclear power facility run amok. Ionizing radiation of this kind is […]

05/07/2018 / By Vicki Batts

The Fukushima legacy: More than just cancer, diabetes diagnoses have increased six-fold

It’s not a secret that nuclear radiation is dangerous: Not only does it cause cancer, even seemingly small amounts of the stuff can be lethal. Exposure to high enough levels can be deadly in frighteningly short periods of time. But for the survivors of the Fukushima disaster, and those living in surrounding areas, radiation and […]

04/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Radiation from deep space is intensifying, affecting space weather and potential space travel

Ever since humanity’s first foray into space, our astronauts have had to contend with deep-space radiation. Scientists have done what they can to protect space voyagers and technology from exposure to cosmic rays. But, as new research has shown, that may not be enough: The radiation environment of space may be higher than previously conceived. […]

01/04/2018 / By Russel Davis

No electronics in the bedroom: Any device closer than arm’s length can cause cancer, infertility, and other health concerns, health officials warn

The California Department of Health issued guidelines highlighting the health risks associated with cell phone radiation exposure, and encouraging the general public to minimize their exposure to it. The statewide guidelines came after certain cities such as Berkeley and San Francisco released local warnings that their citizens should make some distance between their mobile phones and their bodies. Health […]

09/21/2017 / By Russel Davis

New study concludes modern living is more of a health risk than exposure to low-level radiation

A recent study in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B revealed that health risks associated with low-level exposure to ionizing radiation from various industries such as medicine and military were less pronounced compared with other lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and air pollution exposure. Previous studies have long established the health risks associated with medium- and high-level radiation […]

02/04/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Record radiation level detected at Fukushima reactor “unimaginable,” could kill human from even brief exposure

Radiation levels inside a damaged nuclear reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan have hit a record high since the plant suffered a triple nuclear meltdown almost six years ago. The latest readings – described by experts as “unimaginable” – now pose a serious challenge as officials prepare to dismantle the disaster-hit […]

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