#Debunking #Rumor Title: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance has "nuclear radiation" will cause cancer Rumor content: There is a "nuclear" word in the nuclear magnetic resonance, which is to check the body through radiation, and often do it will cause cancer. Interpretation of the truth

#Debunking # Rumor Title: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance has "nuclear radiation" that causes cancer

Rumor content: There is a "nuclear" word in the MRI, which is to check the body through radiation, and it will often cause cancer.

Interpretation of the truth: The normative term for nuclear magnetic resonance should be "magnetic resonance imaging" (MRI), in which the word "nuclear" refers to the hydrogen nuclei in the human body, not "nuclear radiation". The principle of magnetic resonance imaging is to use a strong magnetic field to record the nucleus movement of hydrogen atoms in tissues and organs, and then calculate and process to obtain an image of the inspection site. Magnetic resonance imaging uses a high-energy magnetic field, does not produce radioactive radiation, does not cause cancer, and is a widely used and very safe means of examination.

Source: Headline debunking

Reason for the list: When it comes to nuclear, people often associate it with "radiation" and "talk about nuclear discoloration", which is due to a lack of understanding of nuclear knowledge and applications. Through scientific interpretation, on the one hand, let the public realize the positive role of nuclear technology on economic and social development, on the other hand, let the public not misunderstand those technologies that have nothing to do with nuclear radiation. (Source: China Internet Joint Rumor Dispelling Platform, Scientific Rumor Dispelling Platform)