Radiation exposure is especially dangerous for flight crews and frequent flyers. Here's how to best protect yourself.

Weather forecasts usually include a UV index, a measure of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The higher the number, the greater the risk to people. Most of the radiation that ...

An IAEA research project involving 27 countries has strengthened global understanding of how exposure to ionizing radiation affects human health. The project focused on the clinical applications of ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. Flying is generally thought of as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flying is generally thought of as the safest way to travel, but there’s a hidden danger to it. Lurking on every flight, there's ...