A little rad ’ll do ya

July 3, 2008 A little rad ’ll do ya Greg Freiherr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A century ago, radiation exposure was considered a good thing. Roentgen's discovery ignited curiosity and an abundance of optimism that this new "X" ray and others like it would illuminate a path to good health. People wore radium pendants to treat rheumatism, drank radon water for pep, and wrapped themselves in uranium blankets for arthritis. Opinions changed as the healthy glow turned dark. Stories of cancer deaths from radiation-induced tumors and anemia among workers who made the stuff people thought would make them feel better put an end to that optimism.

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