Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology which can ...

CT scans used in the study are for finding tumors, kidney stones and aneurysms. Newsday Deputy Editor David Schwartz reports.

Radiation from CT scans may be increasing the risk of cancer. Learn when CT scans are absolutely necessary, and when to ask for a different test.

It may not be something you think of when you visit the hospital, but a recent report from CBS reveals that getting a ...

Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with a 10-fold increased risk for babies, ...

A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of ...

(Gray News) - CT scans could be an “important cause of cancer” in the United States, according to a new study. According to ...

These scans are used to diagnose everything from head injuries to appendicitis. But could they be putting patients at risk for cancer? A new study out of University of California – San Francisco says ...

The Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park on Tuesday, but unfortunately the victory involved a scary moment. With the Nationals lead ...

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest health topics. Dr. Adams ...

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions, but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate ...