Coldwater creek and cancer risk explained by Harvard experts: Why this small stream in the US linked to cancer

A Harvard study reveals alarming cancer risks linked to Coldwater Creek in Missouri, contaminated by WWII-era radioactive waste. Children residing near the creek showed a 44% higher chance of developing cancer, particularly radiosensitive types like thyroid cancer, which had a fivefold increased risk. Experts warn of broader implications for low-level radiation exposure from nuclear projects globally, urging increased vigilance.

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