Decades of Scientific Theory Disproven: Beneficial Health Effects Found From High Background Radiation Exposure

https://scitechdaily.com ^ | APRIL 20, 2021 | By BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV

[Red Badger]

Surprisingly, exposure to a high background radiation might actually lead to clear beneficial health effects in humans, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Nuclear Research Center Negev (NRCN) scientists. This is the first large-scale study which examines the two major sources of background radiation (terrestrial radiation and cosmic radiation), covering the entire U.S. population.

The study’s findings were recently published in Biogerontology.

Background radiation is an ionizing radiation that exists in the environment because of natural sources. In their study, BGU researchers show that life expectancy is approximately 2.5 years longer among people living in areas with a relatively high vs. low background radiation.

Background radiation includes radiation emanating from space, and radiation from terrestrial sources. Since the 1960s, there has been a linear no-threshold hypothesis guiding policy that any radiation level carries some risk. Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent around the world to reduce radiation levels as much as possible.

“Decades of scientific theory are potentially being disproven by the remarkable researchers at BGU,” says Doug Seserman, chief executive officer, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. “These findings might even provide a sense of relief for those who reside in areas in the U.S. with higher-than-average background radiation.”

According to BGU Professors Vadim Fraifeld and Marina Wolfson, along with Dr. Elroei David of the Nuclear Research Center Negev, lower levels of several types of cancers were found when the radiation levels were on the higher end of the spectrum rather than on the lower end. Among both men and women, there was a significant decrease in lung, pancreatic, colon and rectal cancers. Among men, there were additional decreases in brain and bladder cancers. There was no decrease in cervix, breast or prostate cancers or leukemia.

Using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s radiation dose calculator, the researchers retrieved data about background radiation from all 3,129 U.S. counties. The study’s data regarding cancer rates was retrieved from the United States Cancer Statistics. Life expectancy data was retrieved from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington Medical Center.

“It is reasonable to suggest that a radiation threshold does exist, yet it is higher than the upper limit of the natural background radiation levels in the US (227 mrem/year),” the researchers write. “These findings provide clear indications for re-considering the linear no-threshold paradigm, at least within the natural range of low-dose radiation.”

Reference: “Background radiation impacts human longevity and cancer mortality: reconsidering the linear no-threshold paradigm” by Elroei David, Marina Wolfson and Vadim E. Fraifeld, 22 January 2021, Biogerontology. DOI: 10.1007/s10522-020-09909-4

Prof. Vadim Fraifeld and Prof. Marina Wolfson are members of the BGU Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics in the Faculty of Health Sciences and members of the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Aging. Dr. Elroei David is a BGU graduate and now is a senior scientist at the Nuclear Research Center Negev.

[central_va]

Radon bump.

[fireman15]

This is something that was discussed frequently in our Hazmat training many years ago... It is not really new information but always suprising to see it manage to bubble to the surface despite EPA and greenie fear mongering.

[DannyTN]

Radon, that’s what I was thinking.

Got to quit ventilating my house.

Let’s build nuclear plants.

[1Old Pro]

The Radon scam makes hundreds of millions of dollars for certain people.

[Varmint Al]

It is a little like the Buffalo Theory.

THE BUFFALO THEORY.... (From an episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm.)
"Well you see, Norm, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
"In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers"

Long time ago, I was exposed to my yearly radiation dose in 30 minutes. It did not hurt me and I am doing fine.

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al

[BiteYourSelf]

Heinlein had some comments on that over fifty years ago.🤔

[Dave Wright]

The prevailing medical model of the harmful effects of ionizing radiation is based on an exaggerated concentration on the role of DNA in cancer development. There are clearly chemical and environmental agents that affect cell reproduction but most catastrophic changes to DNA render the cell unviable. Only very improbable and widespread targeted changes can actually disrupt cell functioning in ways that result in cancerous growth in large enough numbers to avoid the bodies natural error correction processes.
An emerging new model is one that is being researched by Michael Levin at Tufts University. He has found that individual cells actually communicate electrically with other cells to collectivize and synchronize their individual behaviors. His hypothesis is that cancer develops when these electrical messages are interfered with such that cells become selfish and grab as much of the growth resources available without cooperating with the surrounding cells. He is looking at restoring the electrical pathways using ion channel controlling drugs to reintegrate the selfish cells with the other healthy organ cells.

[beethovenfan]

So when the magnetic poles flip we should all get healthier.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/hormesis

[paterfamilias]

Does this mean that my 100 year-old house old house will be worth more if the basement radon detector reads high?

[Red Badger]

No, it means your radon detector is broken...................

[Magnum44]

[Don W]

NO NO NO NO NO!

Everything to excess! Moderation is for monks!

I need more exclamation marks!

[Liberty Tree Surgeon]

No need to expend any extra effort - when Resident Biden gets us nuked for defending Ukraine, you’ll be able to freely enjoy these newly discovered health benefits.

[DannyTN]

Whether he gets us nuked or just reduces us to venezuela, his approval rating is going to near 100%.

[central_va]

A nuclear winter cleans up any “global warming” issues.

[lepton]

Decades of Scientific Theory Disproven

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It is not so much Scientific theory, but regulatory theory.

The J-shape of the ‘toxicity’ curve has been clear for decades. There is a range - very small - where radiation damage appears to stimulate cellular healing mechanisms.

[NetAddicted]

Peruse later.

[Red Badger]

The J-shape of the ‘toxicity’ curve has been clear for decades. There is a range - very small - where radiation damage appears to stimulate cellular healing mechanisms.

The 'J' stands for 'JESUS'.........................