U.S. Radiation Risks Minuscule; Chernobyl's Legacy & Iodine Scams

Radiation worries spark run on protective iodine. But the radiation detected and risk to U.S. residents is vanishingly small, experts say. Separately, a study on the effects of the Chernobyl accident finds thyroid cancer risks remain elevated for Ukrainians Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/03/18/134651028/u-s-radiation-risks-minuscule-chernobyls-legacy-iodine-scams?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Mar 18 2011, 06:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog