A single abdominal CT scan can deliver a blast of radiation equal to 90 chest X-rays. I did not know that when I had one eight years ago, but it’s haunted me ever since. Back then I was feeling ...

Children who get four or more computerized tomography (CT) scans before the age of 18 face more than double the risk of cancer compared to those who don’t receive this imaging, a new study has found.

CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart ...

Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman says the imaging technique is useful in many cases, but cautions that it's not always necessary You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have ...

More studies are needed to confirm whether the higher risks are due to the scans or to the suspected health issues that prompt people to get them. Women who undergo CT scans shortly before they get ...