Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Radiation Exposure Injury Lawsuits. When the USS Ronald Reagan responded to Japan’s 2011 tsunami, many on board the craft were not advised that the ship’s desalination system was pulling in sea water that was being used for drinking, cooking, and bathing from near the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Those on the vessel and … [Read more...] about Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Radiation Overexposure Medical Devices Side Effects May Result In Radiation Overdose Lawsuits
Radiation Overdose Injury Lawsuits. Have you been the victim of excess radiation from a CAT scan or other medical imaging? According to recent studies, Americans are exposed to more radiation as a result of procedures like CAT scans than people elsewhere. Patients have even been injured by a radiation overdose from a single … [Read more...] about Radiation Overexposure Medical Devices Side Effects May Result In Radiation Overdose Lawsuits
CT Scan Radiation Overdose
Radiation overdoses from CT, or CAT, brain perfusion scans have injured more than 400 people across the country. If you or a loved one suffered hair loss, skin reddening, headaches, memory loss and confusion after a CT brain perfusion scan, you may have been a victim of a radiation overdose. Radiation overdoses increase your lifetime … [Read more...] about CT Scan Radiation Overdose
Berkeley’s Cell Phone Radiation Warning is First in US
Berkeley's cell phone ordinance, which requires retailers to warn consumers about the potential risk of radiation with cell phones, is the first measure of its kind to be passed. In May, the City Council unanimously passed the ordinance, titled Right to Know. The law goes into effect next month and warns consumers that “you may … [Read more...] about Berkeley’s Cell Phone Radiation Warning is First in US
Berkeley’s Cell Phone Radiation Ordinance
Cell Phone Radiation Ordinance In Berkeley. Berkeley's cell phone ordinance, which is the first of its kind that has been passed in the United States, could lead the way for other cities to pass similar measures. In May, the Berkeley City Council unanimously passed the Right to Know ordinance requiring retailers to warn customers … [Read more...] about Berkeley’s Cell Phone Radiation Ordinance
Small Amounts of Radiation May Lead to Leukemia Over Time Study Suggests
Radiation Feared To Result To Leukemia. A recent study published in The Lancet Haematology suggests that long-term low doses of radiation may increase the risk of leukemia. It is already known that high doses of radiation can lead to leukemia, according to Scientific American. The new study found an increased risk of dying … [Read more...] about Small Amounts of Radiation May Lead to Leukemia Over Time Study Suggests
Study Finds Elevated Risk of Leukemia with Long-Term Low-Dose Radiation
High doses of ionizing radiation, such as that released by atomic bombs, are a known cause of leukemia. A new long-term study published in The Lancet Haematology has looked at the rates of leukemia with low-doses of radiation long-term. Researchers looked at data from more than 300,000 workers in France, the United States and the … [Read more...] about Study Finds Elevated Risk of Leukemia with Long-Term Low-Dose Radiation
Studies Show Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer
Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer. Global Research, a Canadian research and media organization, says that multiple peer-reviewed studies indicate that cell phone radiation causes cancer and other diseases. The National Cancer Institute says, “Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able … [Read more...] about Studies Show Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer
Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Radiation Exposure And Other Deadly Disease. When the USS Ronald Reagan responded to Japan's 2011 tsunami, many on board the craft were not advised that the ship's desalination system was pulling in sea water that was being used for drinking, cooking, and bathing from near the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Those on the vessel and … [Read more...] about Radiation Exposure Environmental Contamination Side Effects
Cancer Risk from Radiation in Children Undergoing Heart Surgery
Exposed to radiation in imaging procedures that may be at increased risk for developing cancer. A new study published in Circulation examines the risk of cancer in children with heart disease. Because these children are often exposed to ‘radiation’ in imaging procedures , they may be at increased risk for developing cancer … [Read more...] about Cancer Risk from Radiation in Children Undergoing Heart Surgery
CT CAT Scan Radiation Overdose
High-dose radiation scans have increased significantly in the past two decades.High-dose radiation scans. specifically computerized tomography (CT) scans, have increased significantly in the past two decades, which may be tied to increasing cancer rates, according to a new report. In fact, exposure to medical radiation has … [Read more...] about CT CAT Scan Radiation Overdose
FCC Proposes Updates to Cell Phone Radiation Standards
FCC first Set Radiation Emission Standards For Cellular Devices In 1996. Federal officials are debating a proposal to revisit the issue of radiation emitted by cell phones and the dangers they pose to consumers. According to a Reuters report, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has proposed a formal … [Read more...] about FCC Proposes Updates to Cell Phone Radiation Standards
Frequent Use of Double CT Scans Raises Radiation Worries
Patients May Have Undergone Unnecessary Double CT Scans. Thousands of Medicare chest patients throughout the country may have undergone unnecessary double CT scans, according to a report from The New York Times. The report adds to a growing mountain of evidence that indicates Americans are being needlessly exposed to unhealthy … [Read more...] about Frequent Use of Double CT Scans Raises Radiation Worries
Group Says Studies Show Cell Phone Radiation is Unhealthy
Cell Phone Radiation Risk Is True, Says Many Studies. A group looking into cell phone risks claims a growing number of studies provide proof that radiation from the devices impact human health. The studies, all published in the past two years, were presented this week at a conference in Istanbul, Turkey sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Group Says Studies Show Cell Phone Radiation is Unhealthy
When it comes to Cell Phone Radiation, SAR and EMR Both Matter
Cell Phone Radiation Exposure Probed. How do you know you've chosen the safest cell phone? One expert says you should be aware of two measurements: Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) and the amount of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) emitted from a device. According to Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and … [Read more...] about When it comes to Cell Phone Radiation, SAR and EMR Both Matter
Industry Kills San Francisco Cell Phone Radiation Ordinance
Cell Phone Radiation Disclosure Ordinance Scrapped. The cell phone industry has racked up a big victory, with the city of San Francisco, California deciding to table an ordinance that would have required retailers to post the specific absorption rates (SAR) for cell phones. The decision to scrap the cell phone radiation disclosure … [Read more...] about Industry Kills San Francisco Cell Phone Radiation Ordinance
Massive Cell Phone Radiation Study
WHO Claims No Radiation For Interphone. How dangerous is cell phone radiation? Unfortunately, the jury is still out on that question. Last year, some used the findings of the World Health Organization's InterPhone study to insist that there was no connection between exposure to cell phone radiation and brain cancer. But almost as … [Read more...] about Massive Cell Phone Radiation Study
Radiation from Damaged Japanese Nuclear Plant Turning Up in U.S.
Radioactive Material From Japanese Nuclear Plant Disaster. Radioactive material from the Japan nuclear disaster is turning up in air, milk and water in the U.S., nearly two months after a massive earthquake and tsunami damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. In the latest development, radioactive strontium-89 (SR-89) has been … [Read more...] about Radiation from Damaged Japanese Nuclear Plant Turning Up in U.S.
Medical Radiation Risks Underestimated
Environmental Medical Radiation Risks. In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, much attention has focused on the dangers of environmental radiation. But the health risks posed by the trace amounts of radiation from Japan that have made their way into the U.S. are miniscule compared to what some people face due to overexposure … [Read more...] about Medical Radiation Risks Underestimated
Radiation from Dental CT Scans
Radiation Concerns from Dental CT Scans. Children face a potentially serious radiation risk when they go to the dentist, according to a new report in The New York Times. While doctors have taken steps to protect children from excess radiation, the issue has largely been ignored by dental offices. Not only are many dentists still … [Read more...] about Radiation from Dental CT Scans
Radiation Overdoses Occuring Too Often
Radiation Overdoses Are More Common Than Some Might Think. The New York Times has published a disturbing article on radiation overdoses and their deadly consequences. Sadly, the Times investigation revealed that radiation overdoses are more common than some might think. The investigation uncovered 621 mistakes involving radiation … [Read more...] about Radiation Overdoses Occuring Too Often
Mammograms Deemed Risky for Specific Women
Low-dose Radiation Emitted From Mammograms and Chest X-rays Increase Cancer Risk. A new study conducted by Dutch researchers has concluded that the low-dose radiation emitted from mammograms and chest X-rays might increase breast cancer risks in susceptible young women, reported Reuters. The researchers site family history or … [Read more...] about Mammograms Deemed Risky for Specific Women
Appeals Court Revives Cell Phone Cancer Cases
Cell Phone Radiation Can Cause Cancer. Cell phone lawsuits alleging that radiation from the devices can cause brain cancer have been given new life. According to Law.com, the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision that found that cell phone cancer lawsuits were preempted by federal law. The … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Revives Cell Phone Cancer Cases
Cedars-Sinai At Center of CT Scan Radiation Overdosing Probe
Cedars-Sinai CT Scan Radiation Overdose Probe. An investigation has been launched into botched CT brain scans that were performed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert to hospitals nationwide, warning them to review their safety procedures for CT … [Read more...] about Cedars-Sinai At Center of CT Scan Radiation Overdosing Probe
FDA Takes Action on Cell Phone Health Risks
Cell Phone Health Risks. Cell phones and their health consequences have become an increasing source of worry, especially as use of the wireless devices has increased exponentially in the last several years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now calling for a re-examination of cell phone health risks saying that … [Read more...] about FDA Takes Action on Cell Phone Health Risks
St. Jude Medical Inc. Warns Radiation Affect its Older Generation ICDs
St. Jude Medical Inc. ICDs Injury Lawsuits. In a physician's advisory dated October 6, 2005, St. Jude Medical Inc. announced that it has discovered that background levels of atmospheric ionizing cosmic radiation, more commonly known as cosmic rays, can affect a limited number of its older generation implantable … [Read more...] about St. Jude Medical Inc. Warns Radiation Affect its Older Generation ICDs
Jury Finds Thyroid Cancer Was Caused by Radiation From Nuclear Plant
Thyroid cancer Was Caused By Radiation From Nuclear Plant. More than $500,000 was awarded to two plaintiffs by a federal jury in Spokane, Washington for thyroid cancer which the jury agreed was caused by radiation from the Hanford nuclear installation, a plant which produced weapons' grade plutonium for approximately 40 … [Read more...] about Jury Finds Thyroid Cancer Was Caused by Radiation From Nuclear Plant
