“…Researchers link dental x-rays to brain tumours…”

“…Frequent dental X-rays may significantly increase the risk of non-malignant brain tumours, say researchers.

Over a lifetime, having dental X-rays can double or triple the chances of developing meningioma tumours, a study has found. The tumours grow in the outer membrane covering the brain.

In one case, involving X-rays on children, a five-fold increase in risk was seen…”

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Researchers link dental x-rays to brain tumours – Health News – Health & Families – The Independent.

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