This story was updated on Thursday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. to include a statement from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Older adults who live in U.S. counties that are closer to operating nuclear ...

Conventional wisdom holds that nuclear power plants — outside of ultra-rare disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima — are perfectly safe for nearby residents. But a massive new study conducted by ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Proximity to a nuclear power plant can increase the risk of dying from cancer according to a ...

A massive new study suggests more research is needed to understand the potential health effects of living near nuclear power plants. The findings arrive as policymakers across the political spectrum ...