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Results 1 - 10 of 102 for Exposure
  1. HIV: PrEP and PEP (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in a different situation: PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is for people who don't ... spreading throughout your body. PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. PEP is for people who have possibly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hivprepandpep.html - Health Topics
  2. Radiation Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... gamma rays What are the sources of radiation exposure? Background radiation is all around us all the ... lines. What are the health effects of radiation exposure? Radiation has been around us throughout our evolution. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/radiationexposure.html - Health Topics
  3. Sun Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation. They can pass through your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage. Suntans ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sunexposure.html - Health Topics
  4. Mercury (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... system is sensitive to all forms of mercury. Exposure to high levels can damage the brain and ... is important to protect your family from mercury exposure: Carefully handle and dispose of products that contain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mercury.html - Health Topics
  5. Veterans and Military Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... different types of injuries and health problems from exposures. What types of injuries do service members face? ... and carrying. Tinnitus and hearing loss, typically from exposure to noise. Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/veteransandmilitaryhealth.html - Health Topics
  6. Electromagnetic Fields (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Computers Cell phones Some people worry about EMF exposure and cancer. Some studies have found a link between EMF exposure and a higher risk of childhood leukemia, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/electromagneticfields.html - Health Topics
  7. Hearing Disorders and Deafness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... infections and meningitis Trauma Certain medicines Long-term exposure to loud noise Aging There are two main ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hearingdisordersanddeafness.html - Health Topics
  8. Lead Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our environment. Much of it comes from human activities such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/leadpoisoning.html - Health Topics
  9. Radiation Emergencies (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can cause burns or radiation sickness. If the exposure is large enough, it can cause premature aging ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/radiationemergencies.html - Health Topics
  10. Cushing's Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a hormonal disorder. The cause is long-term exposure to too much cortisol, a hormone that your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cushingssyndrome.html - Health Topics
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