Your next computed tomography, or CT, scan might be riskier than commonly assumed. A study out today calculates that CT scans ...

CT scans, a widely used medical imaging technology to diagnose diseases, may be more harmful than previously thought, and ...

Approximately 93 million computed tomography examinations, or CT scans, are performed on 62 million patients annually in the ...

About five million of the scans, which use X-rays to create detailed internal pictures of the body, are carried out each year ...

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

Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with 10-fold increased risk for babiesCT scans may account for 5% of all ...

A new study by the Institute of Cancer Research suggests this routine scan is responsible for as many cancer cases as alcohol.

April 14, 2025 expert reaction to study on projected lifetime cancer risks associated with Computed Tomography (CT) imaging in the US . A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine ...

As part of the justification process, doctors determine whether the benefits of the CT scan outweigh the risks, and they should be able to explain why your child needs a CT scan. Children’s radiation ...

Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you ...