They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate ...

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author ...

Key Takeaways CT scans pose a greater cancer risk than previously thoughtAbout 103,000 future cancers are projected to occur ...

A large-scale study of CT scans performed in the United States has estimated that the widely used medical technology could ...