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Radiation

Radiation refers to a process in which energetic particles travel through a vacuum or through matter containing media that are not required for their propagation. In medicine, radiation therapy refers to the use of radiation to kill malignant cells and is used in treating cancer.


  • Scientists accidentally discover new organ that has been hiding behind our nose till now

    Scientists accidentally discover new organ that has been hiding behind our nose till now

    It is actually a set of salivary glands about 1.5 inches in length that probably lubricate and moisten the upper throat behind the nose and mouth, scientists said.

  • Home remedies: 5 ways to treat sunburn

    Home remedies: 5 ways to treat sunburn

    Honey and oatmeal aren't just for breakfast, they can be used to treat sunburn.

  • Full course of radiation therapy may soon take less than a second

    Full course of radiation therapy may soon take less than a second

    The days are near when cancer patients would go through the whole course of radiation treatment in less than a second, rather than receiving doses over many weeks.

  • Want to get rid of sunburn? Opt for these natural remedies

    Want to get rid of sunburn? Opt for these natural remedies

    A sunburn is basically an inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation. When your unexposed body get sunlight more than it can handle, you develop sunburn. Here, we tell you about 10 home remedies that can help you get rid of it.

  • Health concerns regarding rolling out of 5G

    Health concerns regarding rolling out of 5G

    The strength of radiofrequency signals fields is highest at its source. As deployment of 5G would lead to more mobile antennas, there are fears of more radiation leading to poor health.

  • Kidney cancer: All you need to know about the treatment options

    Kidney cancer: All you need to know about the treatment options

    A new research has found that tall and obese kids are more likely to develop kidney cancer when they become adults. Here are the surgical options and therapies that you can expect while undergoing treatment for the condition.

  • Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

    Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

  • Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

    Undergoing radiation therapy may cause these side-effects

  • Risk factors of brain tumour you should know about

    Risk factors of brain tumour you should know about

  • Choosing the right sunscreen for your skin

    Choosing the right sunscreen for your skin

    With so many brands available in the market, picking up the right sunblock becomes quite tricky. Here, we help you choose the best option with expert suggestions.

  • Radiation can impact astronauts' memory temporarily: Study

    Radiation can impact astronauts' memory temporarily: Study

    A new study study published in the NeuroReport academic journal has revealed that space radiation can temporarily hinder astronauts' memory centres.

  • What your oncologist wants you to follow when you are undergoing breast cancer treatment

    What your oncologist wants you to follow when you are undergoing breast cancer treatment

    While a recent study sheds light on a new gene that can cause breast cancer, our expert tells you how to take care yourself if you are suffering from the condition. Read on to know everything from ways to tackle the symptoms of chemotherapy to the effect of tobacco on breast cancer patients.

  • Know about these things in the environment which can damage your unborn baby

    Know about these things in the environment which can damage your unborn baby

  • Arun Jaitley diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma

    Arun Jaitley diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma

    Jaitley,66, had left for the US on Sunday for what was believed to be a medical check-up relating to his kidney ailment. However, sources said he was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma.

  • Actor Emraan Hashmi's son is cancer-free after 5 years: Here's everything you want to know about the cancer Ayaan fought

    Actor Emraan Hashmi's son is cancer-free after 5 years: Here's everything you want to know about the cancer Ayaan fought

    "Hope and belief goes a long way. You can win this battle," Emraan Hashmi who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Why Cheat India," wrote.

  • World's smallest device to prevent skin cancer, mood disorder risk, say scientists

    World's smallest device to prevent skin cancer, mood disorder risk, say scientists

    Scientists have developed the world's smallest wearable, battery-free device that can warn people of overexposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) -- a leading factor for developing skin cancer.

  • Hole in the ozone: Why its deterioration has serious health implications

    Hole in the ozone: Why its deterioration has serious health implications

    Dr Ramya Raghavan, Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield, tell you why it can be bad for you.

  • Long-term and frequent use of mobile phones and exposure to RFR can result in cancerous tumours, shows study

    Long-term and frequent use of mobile phones and exposure to RFR can result in cancerous tumours, shows study

    Cell phone radiations can lead to development of cancerous heart, brain and adrenal gland tumours. That's what a study has shown after conducting an experiment on male rats.

  • Men with low or intermediate risk of prostate cancer can benefit from high-dose radiation treatment 

    Men with low or intermediate risk of prostate cancer can benefit from high-dose radiation treatment 

    Radiation therapy is typically delivered in small daily doses over a multi-week period because prostate cancer cells appear to be unusually sensitive to higher daily doses of radiation, one can reduce the duration of treatment from as many as 8-9 weeks with 39-45 treatments down to about 1.5 weeks with 4-5 treatments.

  • Follow these precautions if you are undergoing chemotherapy

    Follow these precautions if you are undergoing chemotherapy

    Suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy? We tell you about the dos and don'ts. Just take a note of it.

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