As our world changes and technology improves, life becomes easier. But there might be a lot of negative trade-offs for these modern conveniences. Many of our commonly used gadgets and appliances, such as cell phones, wireless routers, microwave ovens, cordless phones, televisions and x-ray machines, may be damaging our health because of the electromagnetic radiation read more
Tag Archives: x-rays
Wireless Technology and Electromagnetic Radiation: A Potential Source of Cancer
September 10, 2012 – 4:00 pm
Dental X-rays and Radiation
February 16, 2012 – 9:37 pm
Why is the dentist always taking x-rays? There was a time when I remember going to the dentist and not having any dental x-rays taken. The dentist took his time and examined the inside of your mouth thoroughly to check for cavities or any other oral abnormalities. Now, every time I go to the dentist, read more
Airplanes, Airports, and Radiation
February 13, 2012 – 7:38 pm
Cosmic Radiation Cosmic radiation is a natural factor that we are exposed to every day. This type of radiation originates from the sun’s highly charged sub-atomic particles, which travel through space and shower the Earth. Fortunately, we have multiple layers in the atmosphere which weed out a majority of these radiated particles. This however does read more