In 1986, the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl released large amounts of ionizing radiation (IR) into the environment, and became one of the most serious ...

Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, scientists have identified subtle genetic mutation clusters in the children of exposed fathers. By focusing on radiation-specific mutation ...

U.S. Department of Energy drops ALARA, challenging global radiation safety norms as reforms and debates intensify.

Researchers from the University of Bonn have shown that children of cleanup workers at the power plant have an increased number of mutations in their DNA.

Rapiscan's full body scanners were removed from airports in the US after privacy experts said they were the equivalent of a 'digital strip search'.

Is the ALARA principle limiting holistic decision-making by sidelining cost considerations? If so, should it be re-examined?

Shira Boehler shares her journey being diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer. A doctor explains the need for better lung cancer screening for asymptomatic, never smokers.

While "lap" is part of the word "laptop," you should avoid resting the computer on your lap. There are several reasons to prefer a flat, hard surface.

Ultrasound (US) is a very helpful clinical tool in rheumatology due to its low cost, portability, and accessibility for point ...

After nearly 40 years, a new study has found that children of Chernobyl workers have mutations within their DNA ...

A recent study has confirmed that the Chernobyl radiation disaster caused DNA mutations in the children of workers exposed to ...

Hematological malignancies encompass a diverse range of diseases, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, among others. Within the multidisciplinary treatment approach, radiation therapy ...