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

New research reveals CT scans may cause 5% of U.S. cancer cases annually. Learn the risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to ...

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

A new study projects that CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause around 103,000 future cancers, potentially ...

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body—helping to diagnose everything from cancer and ...

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.

"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author ...

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

These scans are used to diagnose everything from head injuries to appendicitis. But could they be putting patients at risk ...

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for ...