Articles, tagged with "radiation exposure", page 4

Are All Abnormal Mammograms Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer forms inside the tissues of the breast. It is more common in women that it is in men. A self examination and a mammogram are used to detect the presence of lumps. The lumps are then tested to check if they are cancerous and need to be remove... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

Are CT Scans a Public Health Time Bomb?

The Computed Tomographic Scan (CT Scan) has been the darling of diagnostics for Internal Medicine since its introduction. Conditions that once required an invasive procedure such as a laparoscopy for diagnosis could now be diagnosed from a seemingly inno... Read >
Author: Alicia Verity

The New Dirty Little Secret; CT Scans are Dangerous to your Health

On July 31, 2010 the New York Times published a report of hundreds of patients across several states who have been suffering the after effects of radiation overdose after a CT scan of the head. Most of these people suffered hair loss that matches the exac... Read >
Author: Moshe Sharon

How is lung cancer caused ?

What causes lung cancer - a dreadful disease that seems to have no mercy on the lives of those affected? Research shows that a lung cancer prognosis in many patients doesn't exceed five years. This is disheartening at best. Being given a diagnosis such as... Read >
Author: alternative

Workers Compensation Should Be Provided to American Indian Miners

For decades, Native American miners have worked the mines of the Colorado Plateau. Soft, yellow uranium ore was drilled from the rock by the miners. This uranium was used in the nuclear warheads that the US deployed around the country and that eventually ... Read >
Author: Eugenia Steinfeldt

Is radiation exposure from mammograms dangerous?

The current recommendation is annual screening mammogram starting at age 40. It is a well known fact that screening of asymptomatic women has been accredited for the decline in mortality of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer ... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks

Harmful Effects of Cell Phone Radiation

There is a rising apprehension about the amount of radiation being emitted by mobile phones and the nature of damage caused to those who are constantly using phones. Investigation on the adverse health effects of mobile phone radiation is on surge but fre... Read >
Author: Michael Stephens

Is it Hot in Here? Baby Boomers and Menopause.

Is it hot in here? I can't sleep - I'm tossing and turning all night because I am so hot? Did you change the thermostat? These questions haunt the minds of Baby Boomer women who have just begun, or are well into, menopause. As with all things that the... Read >
Author: juiceyjc

Do you know what causes for your skin problems?

Our skin is one of the most important part of our body which is also a layer which protects our body from external damage. There are many elements which may cause our skin to lose its natural look. Some of them are caused by nature and others by acciden... Read >
Author: Andy Rebeca

Limiting Radiation Exposure from Cell phones

The impact mobile phone radiation has on human well being is the subject of current interest and study. There's a frequent perception that cell phones pose no critical health risks. However that belief is changing as more knowledge comes in. in the midst ... Read >
Author: Raphael Glover

Options for Treating Cataracts

So before we even start let me assure you that I will not be talking about the waterfall type of cataracts in this article and won't be talking about civil engineering type projects. What I am talking about is the condition of the eye that is actually an ... Read >
Author: Clinton Mccoy

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers existing in the world nowadays. Generally lung cancers are self inflicted through heavy smoking. As with all diseases and especially with any form of cancer is to detect the disease as early as possible so, th... Read >
Author: Interventional Radiologist

A Top Anti Aging Hand Cream Can Help Tighten & Strengthen Your Loose Thin Skin & Reduce Age Spots

If you are fair skinned or of European decent you need to realize that as you get older your exposed hand and body skin will become thinner, lose its elasticity, wrinkle and damage more easily. This is particularly so on the back of your hands. So it's... Read >
Author: Michael J. Phillips

The Worst Engineering Disasters Ever

As impressive as some our modern inventions may seem, there is always a chance for our designs to fail. To err is human, as the old adage states. Major endeavors, such as the design and construction of a new building, rely on the collective knowledge of h... Read >
Author: Brandon Weber

Teeth Whitening Services: Best Teeth Whitening Services at Beverly Hills

In this present world, if you want to obtain opportunities, you need a perfect smile. One thing we need to remember that a perfect smile will add a lot to your personality. Due to some reasons, some of the people are unable to get perfect smile. However... Read >
Author: danymenz

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