CT scans are used to investigate all sorts of medical issues, from checking for brain bleeding after a kid takes a hard hit on the soccer field, to revealing what a bike accident did to a cyclist’s ...

Radiation is everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the walls of our homes and offices, emanating from microwaves, at the dentist, and at the doctor if we break a bone. And we’re told, ...

X-rays and CT scans have revolutionized medicine. Doctors can look inside the body and diagnose diseases even before people feel ill. But medical imaging that uses radiation comes at a cost. A new ...

CT scans and MRIs are imaging procedures that help healthcare providers see inside your body. CT scans are generally faster, less expensive, and more widely available compared to MRIs. MRIs provide ...

Imaging ordered for one purpose can help identify other health risks at the same time. But getting that data to providers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do CT scans raise your risk of cancer? A new study weighs in. (Getty Images) Radiation is everywhere—in the air we breathe, the ...