Since then, about 50 people have died from radiation sickness. That includes 28 workers and firefighters who were killed at the 1986 nuclear accident at Chernobyl in what is now Ukraine.

If you have cancer, you might see a doctor who specializes in radiation oncology. It's an area of medicine that uses "radiation therapy" -- a treatment that focuses high-energy waves on your body ...

It can lead to various physical symptoms, including sickness. While the most common symptoms of depression are emotional, such sadness and hopelessness, some people also experience physical ...

The delegation, which included members of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's nuclear safety department, came a month after Chernobyl unit 4's giant shelter was damaged ... and ...

The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday. The rising cost of sickness and disability benefits is "devastating" for the public finances ...

On Earth we are protected from radiation in space due to the atmosphere. Advert Baylor College of Medicine has also warned: "They can experience radiation sickness, central nervous system effects, ...

MORE: NASA astronaut breaks record for longest trip to space by an American Due to prolonged exposure, astronauts can be at significant risk for radiation sickness and have a higher lifetime risk ...

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Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur ...

Exposure can cause astronauts to have radiation sickness, central nervous system effects, and degenerative diseases. In addition to this, space radiation causes 'increased lifetime risk of cancer'.