Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Doctors have known that radiation exposure from computed tomography—also called a CT ...

Radiation from the images causes 5 percent of cancer cases, according to a new study. The doctor who made this grim discovery ...

"These findings suggest that if current radiation dosing and utilization practices continue, CT-associated cancers could ...

A new study has sparked some concern as it says that computed tomography (CT) examinations in the US could result in 103,000 ...

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed ...

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 CT scan of the abdomen can show the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdominal cavity. The multiple images provided by the scan can give your doctor many different views of your body.

CT-associated cancer could eventually account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses each year, the study projects.

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