LNT Hypothesis | Radiation Effects

Senior Department of Energy executives, several of whom were “Acting” Obama Administration appointees in roles that normally require Senate advice and consent, made decisions that paused unique research into the biological effects of low dose radiation in the United States.

by Mark Miller | Jan 29, 2017 | Hormesis, LNT Hypothesis

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rodadams/2017/01/22/inconvenient-low-dose-radiation-science-axed-under-obama-administration/#7e2d15e55668

DOE Misconduct Related to the Low Dose Radiation Research Program

by Mark Miller | Dec 28, 2016 | Featured Articles, LNT Hypothesis

House GOP Panel Alleges Misconduct and Intimidation at DOE Full report below. 2016-12-19-Final-Staff-Report-LDRR...

The Dangers of Radiophobia

by admin | Nov 22, 2016 | Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt, LNT Hypothesis, Radiophobia

Research Article Summary • Central argument:This article examines radiophobia—the excessive fear of radiation—and argues that the health, social, and policy harms caused by fear of radiation far exceed the actual biological harm from radiation exposure in nuclear...

Problems with the Linear No-Threshold Model and Reasons Why It Should Not be Used for Radiation Protection

by admin | Nov 19, 2016 | Hormesis, LNT Hypothesis

Research Article Summary • Primary focus:This article critically examines the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model — the idea that cancer risk increases proportionally with any increase in ionizing radiation dose — and outlines scientific and conceptual challenges with...

Research Needs in the Low-dose Radiation Field

by admin | Nov 18, 2016 | LNT Hypothesis, Nuclear Medicine

Research Article Summary • Primary focus:This article identifies and discusses key research needs in the low-dose radiation field, outlining where scientific uncertainty remains and which areas require further investigation to improve understanding of how low levels...

CT Scans May Reduce Rather than Increase the Risk of Cancer