ARE you or your patients considering a trip to Mars in the near (or distant) future?
Osteoporosis may be an issue, with scientists finding exposure to radiation during deep-space missions might enhance the effect of microgravity on astronaut skeletons.
Using a simulated space environment, researchers discovered that radiation alone does not have an effect on muscle loss; it does, however, amplify the negative effects on the bones.
The results suggest the body is probably not equipped with the mechanisms to specifically cope with the effects of space flight, prompting it to 'turn on all possible defence systems.'
The California Department of Health has warned that people need to keep their mobile phones a metre away from them to reduce radiation exposure & health risk.
The warning comes amid mounting evidence that phone use may be linked to cancer, attention, mental health and reproductive health issues.
Children's developing brains may also be particularly vulnerable to radioactive emissions from mobile phones.
Exposure risks are highest when phones have poor service or are downloading or streaming media.
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