7 articles on "radiation"

How Is Mesothelioma Treated?

How Is Mesothelioma Treated? by: Linda Woodhouse Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. However, they may have been been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways. This could includ...

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Melanin: Aging of the Skin and Skin Cancer

Melanin: Aging of the Skin and Skin Cancer by: Diana Clarke "Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for 90% of the visible signs of aging on the skin of whites," says Dr. Michael J. Martin, former Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept. of ...

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How Does Radiation Therapy Work?

When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, it is appropriate for him or her to discuss possible cancer treatment options as there are a variety of options to consider. There are two aggressive treatments that are commonly used today in the fight ag...

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Sun Protection

Sun Protection by: Nitin Jain The skin has a defence mechanism against sun-damage, in the form of melanin. The production of melanin is accelerated on sun-exposure. However, we have seen that this defence is not enough. That is why protection of...

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Lasers - The New Mythical Gift Of Fire

Lasers - The New Mythical Gift Of Fire by: Doug Smith In Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus gave the gift of fire to Humanity. It provided warmth, light, and energy. Whether or not you believe that myth, humanity has learned to concentrate th...

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Cell Phone Antenna May Pose Health Hazards

Cell Phone Antenna May Pose Health Hazards by: Peter Lenkefi There is growing consensus that cell phone antennas may be harmful to humans due to the huge volume of electromagnetic waves that get concentrated around it during the receipt and plac...

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Irradiation as a Preservative Is It Safe

After many long years of research into the safety and feasibility of food irradiation, it is a preservation method whose "time may have come." The method is comparable to traditional food preservation methods such as canning, freezing and fumigation...

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