People fear the word "radiation" when it's mentioned. It's fun to think that exposure to radiation could turn you into a superhero.
Is the food we eat radioactive? Bananas are mildly radioactive but what does that mean? Are human bodies radioactive?
Waves or particles are the types of radiation. We are exposed to a lot of radiation on a daily basis.
Cosmic radiation from the Sun and outer space, radiation from rocks and soil, and radioactivity in the air and water are all sources of natural radiation.
Natural radiation sources include bananas. There is a small amount of radioactivity in them. There is no need to give up your banana smoothie because the amount of radiation is very small.
Medical treatments and X-rays are some of the artificial sources of radiation. Artificial sources of radiation are more dangerous than natural ones. This isn't correct.
Natural radiation is more damaging than artificial radiation. The harmful effects don't come from where the exposure comes from.
Radiation and radioactivity are often used in the same sentence. They are not the same thing.
An unstable atom undergoes radioactive decay. The atom tries to reach stability or become non-radioactive by releasing energy in the form of radiation.
The process by which a material decays is described by the radioactivity. Radiation can be thought of as the process by which elements and materials try to become stable, and as the energy released as a result of this process.
There are two types of radiation depending on the level of energy.
The chemical composition of a material can be changed by ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation includes X-rays and radon.
There is less energy in non-ionizing radiation and it can cause atoms and Molecules to vibrate faster. Mobile phones, power lines, and the sun's UV rays are some of the sources of non-ionizing radiation.
Radiation is not always dangerous if you are exposed to it for a long time.
The higher the amount of radiation, the more likely it is to cause harm. We know that exposure to ionizing radiation can cause damage to human tissue.
If the person is exposed to high intensity levels of non-ionizing radiation, such as the UV rays from the Sun, it can cause health problems such as burns, cancer, or blindness.
These dangers are well known and can be protected against. Guidelines for the protection of people and the environment are provided by international and national experts.
For ionizing radiation, this means keeping doses above the natural background radiation as low as possible, keeping the dose low, and retaining copies of images to avoid a repeat exam.
Keeping exposure below safety limits is what non ionizing radiation means. THe equipment must operate within the safety limits.
When the UV index is 3 or higher, we know to use sunscreen and clothing to protect against exposure.
It's important to understand the benefits when it comes to radiation exposure. Radiation is used in modern medicine.
Ionizing radiation techniques, as well as non-ionizing radiation techniques, are used in medical images.
Medical images allow doctors to see what's happening inside the body and can lead to earlier and less intrusive diagnoses. Medical images can be used to rule out serious illnesses.
Radiation can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer, tumors, and pain.
Our bodies may also be radioactive. We are also a little bit radioactive. We don't need to be concerned about this.
Our bodies were built to handle small amounts of radiation, so there is no danger from the amount we are exposed to. It is definitely science fiction to think that this radiation will turn you into a superhero someday.
The director of Radiation Research and Advice is Sarah Loughran.
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