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6 days ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Solskin / Getty ImagesComputed tomography, or CT scans, could cause 5% of U.S. cancers each year, a new study found. The X-rays expose people to ionizing radiation, which can cause DNA damage. Before getting a CT scan, experts recommend talking to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the imaging. Computed tomography (CT) scans are a pivotal part of U.S. medical care.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Kristen Fischer |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

agrobacter / Getty ImagesPhotoprotective supplements are pills or capsules that promise to help protect skin from exposure to UV rays. One of the most common ingredients, the extract of the plant Polypodium leucotomos, is an antioxidant that may offer some protection from sun damage. However, experts stress that you shouldn’t rely on supplements to minimize UV ray damage. There seems to be a supplement for everything these days—including sun protection.