Does low-dose radiation raise cancer risk?
A new study finds a link between long-term, low-dose radiation exposure and a higher risk of cancer. That matters for patients and workers.
Videos help kids with cancer skip anesthesia during radiation
Zoning out to a favorite video during radiation treatments can help kids with cancer hold still and skip anesthesia, a new study shows.
Videos help kids with cancer skip anesthesia during radiation
Zoning out to a favorite video during radiation treatments can help kids with cancer hold still and skip anesthesia, a new study shows.
New approach cuts number of CT scans for kids
A new effort significantly reduces the number of unnecessary CT scans in children, limiting exposure to harmful radiation.
New approach cuts number of CT scans for kids
A new effort significantly reduces the number of unnecessary CT scans in children, limiting exposure to harmful radiation.
3D imaging tracks cancer radiation in real time
A technique that tracks radiation in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy with less collateral damage, researchers say.
Gel-like implant destroys pancreatic cancer in mice
A new approach that combines a gel-like radiation implant and chemotherapy completely dissolved pancreatic cancer in 80% percent of mice.
100,000 galaxies scanned for signs of alien life
Scientists scanned 100,000 galaxies for mid-infrared radiations, which could indicate the presence of advanced alien civilizations. Here’s what they found.