The Nevada desert, with its vast stretches of barren land, played host to one of the most controversial events in U.S. history—nuclear weapons tests. As atomic clouds dispersed, they unknowingly sowed the seeds of despair for countless innocent Americans living downwind. If you or a loved one were affected, a beacon of hope exists—the Downwinders
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Thyroid Cancer and Radiation Exposure: Insights for Downwinders
Ionizing radiation has a significant impact on human health, leading to a wide range of illnesses, including thyroid cancer. People who lived downwind of nuclear test sites, known as downwinders, have been particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of such exposure. Here, we explore the link between thyroid cancer and radiation exposure, specifically focusing on
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Between 1945 and 1962, the United States conducted nearly 200 atmospheric nuclear weapons development tests in regions such as the Nevada test site and areas of the Pacific and the Atlantic. The tests had a significant impact, with many of the brave men and women involved in the testing program continuing to face the lingering
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