Radiation is often described as something dangerous, mysterious, or connected only to nuclear accidents and weapons, News.Az ...

A variety of substances have been shown to alter lethal effects when present in cells before or during irradiation. They can be logically thought of in two classes: compounds offering protection ...

Radiation protection is a foundational requirement in all medical uses of ionizing radiation—from X-rays to CT scans to ...

If you didn’t know, OSHA is working to help protect employees who are exposed to ionizing radiation as an effect of their job environments. Check out the OSHA ionizing radiation page for information ...

Over 5000 kilometres from the nearest major land mass, Henderson Island is perhaps the most isolated place on earth. Yet, despite a complete absence of people, this paradisical South Pacific island is ...

THE acute radiation syndrome is an illness produced by exposure of the entire body, or a large part of the body, to ionizing radiations of a penetrating character. Although virtually unknown in ...

Military personnel enter active duty knowing there are risks involved. One risk that affects a small proportion of veterans is illness caused by radiation exposure during service. Most veterans don’t ...