Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Aug 16 2023 Prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with a higher risk of death from cancer than previously thought, suggests research tracking the deaths of workers in the nuclear industry, published in The BMJ today. The findings should inform current rules on workplace protection from low-dose radiation, say the...
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Siblings of People With Bipolar Disorder Have Higher Cancer Risk
Frederik Joelving January 19, 202205People with bipolar disorder as well as their unaffected siblings appear to be at increased risk for cancer, particularly of the breast, according to new research from Taiwan. “To our knowledge, our study is the first to report an increased overall cancer risk as well as increased risks of breast and ectodermal cancer...