An IAEA research project involving 27 countries has strengthened global understanding of how exposure to ionizing radiation affects human health. The project focused on the clinical applications of ...

Large amounts of ionising radiation can cause cancer. Some types of medical imaging scans use small amounts of ionising radiation. But the health risks are low, and it is important to get the right ...

Increasing concerns over clinicians' risks of developing cancer or other health problems from ionizing radiation exposures on the job prompted members of the American Medical Association (AMA) House ...

Solar eclipses can have a noticeable impact on the structure and dynamics of Earth's upper atmosphere—the ionosphere. This is primarily due to the sudden reduction in solar radiation reaching the ...

Recent release of the waste water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster stirred apprehension regarding the health implications of radiation exposure. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ionizing ...

Most people interpret radiation as a bad thing—but it isn’t always. In fact, radiation is a very normal phenomenon. For now, let’s just say that radiation is when an object produces energy. When a ...

Pakistan has established national regulations for protection against ionizing radiation, adhering to the safety standards and guidance provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Counsellor ...

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 ...