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02
Nov
Federal health agencies disagree over link between cell phone radiation and cancer
The evidence is more clear that there is a link between cancer and cell phone radiation, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday.
02
Nov
Study of Cellphone Risks Finds ‘Some Evidence’ of Link to Cancer, at Least in Male Rats
For decades, health experts have struggled to determine whether or not cellphones can cause cancer. On Thursday, a federal agency released the final results of what experts call the world’s largest and most costly experiment to look into the question. The study originated in the Clinton administration, cost $30 million and involved some 3,000 rodents.
04
May
Brain tumors on the rise in England, raising cell phone concerns
(CNN) The incidence rate of aggressive malignant brain tumors in England has more than doubled in recent decades, and a new study questions what could be driving that rise.
29
Mar
How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation
The disinformation campaign—and massive radiation increase—behind the 5G rollout.
29
Mar
New Studies Link Cell Phone Radiation with Cancer
Researchers call for greater caution, but skeptics say the evidence from rat studies is not convincing
29
Mar
Can your cellphone cause cancer? Scientists find definitive link in study of rats
Cellphone radio-frequency waves can be decisively linked to cancer in rats, according to a national science panel meeting in Research Triangle Park. The scientists' finding establishes the clearest connection of cellphone risk to humans in a major U.S. study to date.
27
Dec
Mobile phone radiation harmful for a cockroach's health: Study
Exposure of adult male cockroaches to 'electromagnetic radiation of mobile phones resulted in sharp changes in the various enzyme systems of body fat and haematological profile', says a study by University College, Thiruvananthapuram
22
Dec
Cell Phone Radiation May Be Dangerous, California Health Officials Warn
The science is still out on whether the long-term use of cell phones—which emit electromagnetic radiation when they send and receive signals from towers or WiFi devices—can affect human health. But for people who want to reduce their exposure to this type of energy, the California Department of Public Health has published new guidelines on how to do just that.
22
Dec
California Health Officials Release Guidelines To Avoid Cellphone Radiation
California health officials have a new message for cellphone users.
21
Dec
Cell Phone Radiation: Health Impacts, What can we do to Increase Safety
Cell phones are so bright and cheery and a thing of our time, that we forget their darker beginnings connected to WWII and radars. Their growing presence, everywhere we go, their utility and our mundane use of them, help us overlook their increasing complexity and their impact on our lives. In general, we have little understanding of how they work really, or knowledge about their effects on us.
04
Sep
Cell phone, wireless radiation classified ‘group 1 carcinogenic to humans’
A scientific view by an expert cancer researcher and advisor to the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO/IARC) has classified radio frequency (RF) radiation from any source – such as the signals emitted by cell phones, other wireless and cordless and sensor devices, and wireless networks – fully meets criteria to be classified as a “Group 1 carcinogenic to humans” agent.
08
Jun
Cell Phone Radiation Scandal: More Exposure Than Manufacturers Claim
French Government Data Finds 9 out of 10 Phones Tested Exceed Regulatory Limits
24
Apr
Cancer Linked to Cellphone Use, Italian Court Rules in Landmark Case
On April 11, 2017 An Italian court rules brain cancer was caused by excessive cellphone use.
31
May
Government Study Finds Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer in Rats
$25 million study from the National Institutes of Health looked at brain tumors in animals
24
Mar
Berkeley's 'Right to Know' Cell Phone Radiation Warning Ordinance Now in Effect
Cell phone retailers in Berkeley are now required to post or hand out fliers warning customers of possible radiation exposure from the mobile devices.
29
Feb
RF emissions caused by mobile phones as a cover story in Austrian teenager magazine Topic
Austrian monthly teenager magazine Topic wrote in its February issue a cover story of RF emissions caused by mobile phones.
18
Feb
Australian Catalyst presented a new TV documentary “Wi-Fried?”
Catalyst, Australia’s national broadcaster ABC’s primary science journalism television series and the only science show on primetime television in Australia, presented on 16th February 2016 a new documentary called “Wi-Fried?”.
06
Nov
Pediatricians' new warning: Limit children's exposure to cellphones
There are now more cellphones in use in the United States than there are people. But how safe are they? U.S. government agencies including the FCC (which decides how much radiation mobile phones are allowed to emit) say there is little to be concerned about.
23
Sep
Judge blocks Berkeley’s warning about cell phones and children
A federal judge upheld Berkeley’s authority Monday to require cell phone retailers to tell customers that carrying switched-on phones too close to their bodies might exceed federal radiation-exposure standards, but barred a warning that “this potential risk is greater for children.”
23
Sep
EHT Lauds Israel's Ban on Wi-Fi in Kindergarten and Limits to Children’s Wireless Exposures in Schools
As of this fall, Israel and Italy are officially recommending schools reduce children's exposures to wireless radiation.
04
Aug
Study: Cellphone Radiation Can Cause Cancer
The scientists were right — your cell phone can give you cancer. There have long been whispers of a cancer connection from your cell — and a new study backs up the claims. "These data are a clear sign of the real risks this kind of radiation poses for human health," study author Igor Yakymenko said.
03
Jun
In Canada MPs On Health Committee Seek More Warnings About Cellphones, Wi-Fi, Baby Monitors
The federal government should do more to warn Canadians about the dangers of Wi-Fi, cellphones and baby monitors, some MPs on the Commons health committee say.
16
May
City of Berkeley to require cellphone sellers to warn of possible radiation risks
Berkeley lawmakers voted this week to require cellphone retailers to provide customers with a notice on the potential health hazards of carrying their device too close to their bodies, making the progressive California city the first in the nation to have wireless warnings if the law is allowed to go into effect in July.
29
Oct
COSMOS study on health impacts of mobile phone use: STUK invites 11,600 people to participate in follow-up survey
In 2009, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland (STUK), in collaboration with the University of Tampere, launched a cohort study of mobile phone use and health (COSMOS).
02
Oct
WHO releases draft on EMF health criteria
The World Health Organization is undertaking a health risk assessment of radiofrequency electromagnetic field, to be published as a monograph in the Environmental Health Criteria Series.
24
Aug
CDC Retracts its Precautionary Health Warning about Cell Phone Radiation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a precautionary health warning about cell phone radiation on June 9, 2014 and retracted the warning ten weeks later.
13
Aug
CDC Issues Precautionary Health Warnings about Cell Phone Radiation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Frequently Asked Questions about cell phones and health on the CDC web site.
08
Aug
Court Allows Expert Testimony in Litigation Alleging Cell Phone-Linked Tumors According to Consumers' Legal Team
A Washington D.C. superior court ruled that five scientific expert witnesses can testify for consumers suffering from brain tumors allegedly caused or promoted by cell phone use Ashcraft & Gerel LLP Morganroth and Morganroth PLLC Lundy Lundy Soileau & South L.L.P. and co-counsel said today.
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