What are the positive and negative effects of radiation?

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Minimizing the negative effects of sun-derived UV radiation

How long do I have to be exposed to 'bad UV' to be at risk of negative effects? I live and work in the city, so although I'm often out and about while UV is at danger-high levels, I'm generally able to keep to the shadows. When I cross roads, however...

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Any UV exposure - both does damage and triggers vitamin D production. There is no magic threshold above...

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We will assume you mean ionizing radiation rather than just light or radio waves. OK? Positive effects...

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Hi Zainab, All can cause biological break down. Alpha particles and Beta particles are particle ionizers...

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What sort of effects would there be on a 3rd trimester fetus from dental radiation?

I am trying to get in to see a dentist today for a massive tooth ache. I'm worried about the effects their radiation might have on my baby (33 weeks) if they have to do x-rays. What sort of effects might dental radiation have on my baby at this gestation...

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The farther along you are, the less the effects of the radiation. Being your child is mostly formed...

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Well, as far as radiation, a common side effect is fatigue (feeling tired); another, depending on the...

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Is there anything I can do after receiving x-ray scans to prevent possible negative radiation effects?

Is there any way to help the body heal from this type of radiation? Maybe vitamins?

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Other than being in top health with a well functioning immune system prior to exposure, no. However...

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How much radiation can a person receive over a lifetime without any negative health effects?

Levels relative to that of natural background radiation (e.g., 2x, 10x, etc...) would help lend perspective.

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This Guardian article has a helpful chart: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/d... Some reference points...

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I had 95% of a brain tumor removed in 2008. Then I underwent 12 cycles of chemotherapy, called Temodar...

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When my brother went through this, during the actual treatment his throat was so painful that he ended...

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What Are The Side Effects Of Radiation?

Can short term memory loss and diabetes be a side effects of radiation?

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Some of the side effects of radiation include diarrhea, nausea, fertility problems, skin problems and...

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