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A new study from UCSF reveals that CT scans could account for 5% of cancer cases in the U.S., with infants and children at the highest risk. The research indicates that unnecessary scans significantly raise cancer risks, prompting calls for reduced usage and lower radiation doses. This study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine on April 15, 2025.
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A recent report indicates that delays in cancer screenings during the pandemic have not significantly affected cancer statistics. Death rates continue to decline, and late-stage diagnoses have returned to pre-pandemic levels for most cancers, according to a study published in the journal Cancer.
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Recent studies reveal alarming connections between microplastics and health issues, including cardiovascular disease and reproductive health risks. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for regulatory action to mitigate exposure, particularly in regions with high plastic production. The UK is notably lagging behind international efforts to address this growing concern as new findings emerge.
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Scientists warn that the UK is lagging in addressing microplastic pollution, which poses risks to health and ecosystems. They call for a national roadmap with enforceable targets to mitigate this growing threat, as microplastics infiltrate food, water, and human bodies.