Top neurologist warns, 'stop routine chest X-rays': Here’s when they’re actually needed

Routine chest X-rays may not be as harmless as perceived, warns neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. While a single scan's radiation is minimal, repeated exposure can increase cancer risk. Experts advocate for X-rays only when medically indicated by symptoms like persistent cough or unexplained weight loss, not as a blanket annual screening.

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