-
All regions of the continent at very high risk of UV radiation exposure.
03 Aug 2025 22:03 GMT
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) advises individuals in regions of very high risk to wear sunglasses with UV filters, hats, t-shirts, seek shade, and use sunscreen, while discouraging sun exposure for children.
UV indices range …
-
Radiation panic at US nuclear bomb plant as more toxic wasp nests discovered
04 Aug 2025 19:01 GMT
… the facility may be leaking hazardous material.
Workers at the … to assess the possible risks and hazards of what appears to … nests do not pose a health risk to SRS workers, surrounding … person is exposed to about 620 millirem (mrem) of radiation each …
-
Team-Based Risk Management
04 Aug 2025 16:01 GMT
… groups in risk management is limiting the hazards they can be exposed to … , Hazard Communication, and Radiation Safety programs within the Department of Environmental Health and … the School of Medicine, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the College …
-
Pa. health department to distribute free potassium iodide tablets to residents near nuclear plants
04 Aug 2025 15:37 GMT
… , which reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from exposure to radioactive iodine … emergency preparedness planning,” Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen said in … against all forms of radiation or prevent exposure, but officials said they …
-
Revolutionary X-Ray-Sensitizers Could Transform Cancer Treatment with Low-Dose Radiation Therapy
04 Aug 2025 14:02 GMT
… . To mitigate these risks, clinicians frequently employ fractionated radiation therapy, using smaller … to low-dose X-ray exposure. This capability is pivotal for … directly under minimal radiation, potentially reducing the overall radiation dose required for …
-
From Space to Sight: Lithuania's Bold Quest to Beat Radiation, Alzheimer's & Blindness
04 Aug 2025 10:51 GMT
… to find medicine that can help the body counter the radiation. In … ;When you're exposed to radiation, it damages your body, destroying … it. The development of such medication, he said, is " … able to have a fully healthy life, affecting people's …
-
How cancer starts in the body: Common risk factors and early warning signs explained
04 Aug 2025 03:48 GMT
… radiation), and exposure to certain chemicals can damage DNA, increasing the risk of … not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for … or any health condition. Do not self-diagnose or delay medical care.
-
AI imaging to cut radiation exposure
01 Aug 2025 20:22 GMT
… a significant leap forward in medical imaging, developing an artificial intelligence … more susceptible to the cumulative risks of radiation exposure. Aside from enhanced patient … operational and economic benefits to health care systems, since the imaging …
-
Justin Timberlake, Gerry Turner, more stars share health struggles
03 Aug 2025 00:26 GMT
… completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation I am now cancer free … including the importance of personal health and relationships. "Most … 't got enough exposure."
Blunt began to … with various treatments and medications.MARK RALSTON, AFP Via …
-
New York health officials urge early lung cancer screening on awareness day
01 Aug 2025 21:47 GMT
… to the Department of Health, lung cancer claims … in life, offers substantial health benefits. Smokers are … cancer screening with their healthcare providers. The New … risk factors for lung cancer include exposure to radon gas, asbestos, ionizing radiation …