Medical radiation attenuation thin films, methods of making the same, and articles such as gloves made therefrom, are disclosed. The thin films utilize guayule natural rubber, sulfur and an attenuation filler such as Bi2O3. The films mix the guayule natural rubber, sulfur and attenuation filler and cure the mixture at about 80 to about 105° C. for about 40 to about 90 minutes.