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World Health Organization. Introduction to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and frequently asked questions about EMF.

What is radiation? How harmful is it?

Problems in evaluating the health impacts of radio frequency radiationThe current exposure standards recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) consider only thermal effects (tissue heating) as potentially harmful. However, there is mounting evidence of non-thermal effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation in biological systems and human populations. We conclude that there is substantial scientific evidence that RFR causes cancer, endocrinological, neurological and other adverse health effects. In light of this evidence the primary mission of public bodies, such as the FCC to protect public health has not been fulfilled. Rather, we find that industry convenience is being prioritized and thereby subjecting the public to avoidable risks. PMID: 36863648. 

Nonionizing Electromagnetic Irradiations; Biological Interactions, Human Safety. An extensive review of the scientific literature shows that non-ionizing electromagnetic fractions can interact dramatically with biological systems. Despite excessive sunlight sunlight inducing inducing various health disorders, less solar exposure certainly promotes susceptibility to chronic diseases such as depression, infectious diseases, and vitamin D deficiency. The rapid development of technologies causes a dramatic enhancement of radiation in the human environment. In this study, we address the biological effects caused by different fractions of non-ionizing electromagnetic irradiation to humans and describe possible approaches for minimizing adverse health effects initiated by radiation. The main focus was on biological mechanisms initiated by irradiation and represented protection, and safety approaches to prevent health disorders. PMCID: PMC10440414.

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Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields and cancer: How source of funding affects results. When one allows for bias reflected in source of funding, the evidence that magnetic fields increase risk of cancer is neither inconsistent nor inconclusive. Furthermore adults are also at risk, not just children, and there is strong evidence for cancers in addition to leukemia, particularly brain and breast cancer.

pubmed logoShielding methods and products against man-made Electromagnetic Fields: Protection versus risk. "Lately, people are advised by private companies and individuals to protect themselves from man-made EMFs by metal shielding through various products, for which there are reasonable concerns about their protective efficacy and safety. Indeed, any metal shielding practice, even when correctly applied, attenuates not only man-made totally polarized EMFs accused for the health problems, but also the natural non-polarized EMFs responsible for the biological rhythmicity and well-being of all animals. We suggest that an avoidance strategy is safer than shielding, and provide specific protection tips. We do not reject shielding in general, but describe ways to keep it at a minimum by intermittent use, as this is theoretically safer than extensive permanent shielding."

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A novel database of bio-effects from non-ionizing radiation. "A significant amount of electromagnetic field/electromagnetic radiation (EMF/EMR) research is available that examines biological and disease associated endpoints. The Oceania Radiofrequency Scientific Advisory Association (ORSAA) has created a comprehensive, non-biased, multi-categorized, searchable database of papers on non-ionizing EMF/EMR. There are 3 times more biological "Effect" than "No Effect" papers; nearly a third of papers provide no funding statement; industry-funded studies more often than not find "No Effect", while institutional funding commonly reveal "Effects". Country of origin where the study is conducted/funded also appears to have a dramatic influence on the likely result outcome."

pubmedWi-Fi technology - an uncontrolled global experiment on the health of mankind. Approximately 2 years ago, the International Agency of Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic fields used in mobile communication as a possible carcinogen. This paper discusses the potential health hazard and lack of scientific assessment and regulatory actions in protection of the life on the planet.

BioInitiative 2012: A Rationale for a Biologically-based Exposure Standards for Low-Intensity Electromagnetic Radiation

An international working group of scientists, researchers and public health policy professionals (The BioInitiative Working Group) has released its report on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and health. It raises serious concern about the safety of existing public limits that regulate how much EMF is allowable from power lines, cell phones, and many other sources of EMF exposure in daily life. Electromagnetic radiation from such sources as electric power lines, wi-fi, cell phones, interior wiring and grounding of buildings and appliances are linked to increased risks for childhood leukemia, may set the stage for adult cancers later in life. In addition, EMF affects gene and protein expression, damages DNA, increases stress protein response, adversely affects immune function, and is indicated in Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer promotion.

Today’s public exposure limits for telecommunications are based on the presumption that heating of tissue (for RF) or induced electric currents in the body (for ELF) are the only concerns when living organisms are exposed to RF. These exposures can create tissue heating that is well known to be harmful in even very short-term doses. As such, thermal limits do serve a purpose. In the last few decades, it has been established beyond any reasonable doubt that bioeffects and some adverse health effects occur at far lower levels of RF and ELF exposure where no heating (or induced currents) occurs at all; some effects are shown to occur at several hundred thousand times below the existing public safety limits where heating is an impossibility.

Effects occur at non-thermal or low-intensity exposure levels thousands of times below the levels that federal agencies say should keep the public safe. For many new devices operating with wireless technologies, the devices are exempt from any regulatory standards. The existing standards have been proven to be inadequate to control against harm from low-intensity, chronic exposures, based on any reasonable, independent assessment of the scientific literature. It means that an entirely new basis (a biological basis) for new exposure standards is needed.

Radiofrequency radiation from cell phone and cordless phone exposure has been linked in more than one dozen studies to increased risk for brain tumors and/or acoustic neuromas (a tumor in the brain on a nerve related to our hearing). For brain tumors, people who have used a cell phone for 10 years or longer have a 20% increase in risk (when the cell phone is used on both sides of the head). For people who have used a cell phone for 10 years or longer predominantly on one side of the head, there is a 200% increased New ELF public exposure limits are warranted at this time, given the existing scientific evidence and need for public health policy intervention and prevention. People who have used a cell phone for ten years or more have higher rates of malignant brain tumor and acoustic neuromas. It is worse if the cell phone has been used primarily on one side of the head. The risk of brain tumor (high-grade malignant glioma) from cordless phone use is 220% higher (both sides of the head). The risk from use of a cordless phone is 470% higher when used mostly on only one side of the head. For acoustic neuromas, there is a 30% increased risk with cell phone use at ten years and longer; and a 240% increased risk of acoustic neuroma when the cell phone is used mainly on one side of the head. These risks are based on the combined results of several studies (a meta-analysis of studies). For use of cordless phones, the increased risk of acoustic neuroma is three-fold higher (310%) when the phone is mainly used on one side of the head.

Radiation Perils

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The Fundamental Reasons Why Laptop Computers should not be Used on Your Lap. Using laptop computers on the lap adversely affects the male reproductive health.

pubmedThe effect of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the rat brain: an experimental study. EMR causes to structural changes in the frontal cortex, brain stem and cerebellum and impair the oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine system. This deterioration can cause to disease including loss of these areas function and cancer development.

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Repetitive exposure to a 60-Hz time-varying magnetic field induces DNA double-strand breaks and apoptosis in human cells.

 

For an in-depth discussion of the promise of Electromagnetic Therapy and the perils of Electromagnetic Pollution, see Cross Currents.

Olle Johansson "Health effects of electromagnetic fields"

Probably the most dangerous effect of electromagnetic pollution is DNA fragmentation, which causes a loss of fertility, impairment of the immune system, debilitation of the cancer defence, and predicts genetic damage to future generations. The cumulative effect of over 4.5 billion mobile phones now in existence threatens the entire genome. All life on earth, and not just human life, is at risk (More: see Final Report below).

The body of evidence on EMF requires a new approach to protection of public health; the growth and development of the fetus, and of children; and argues for strong preventative actions. These conclusions are built upon prior scientific and public health reports documenting the following: 1) Low-intensity (non-thermal) bioeffects and adverse health effects are demonstrated at levels significantly below existing exposure standards. 2) ICNIRP and IEEE/FCC public safety limits are inadequate and obsolete with respect to prolonged, low-intensity exposures. 3) New, biologically-based public exposure standards are urgently needed to protect public health world-wide. 4) It is not in the public interest to wait.

FINAL REPORT 

Risk Evaluation of Potential Environmental Hazards From Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure Using Sensitive in vitro Methods

A project funded by the European Union
under the programme Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources Key Action 4 "Environment and Health" Contract: QLK4-CT-1999-01574.

Start date: 01 February 2000 
End date31 May 2004
Acronym: REFLEX

Cell phone tower exposure amplifies pain

Study uncovers how electromagnetic fields can amplify pain. Until a recent study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas was published online last month in PLOS ONE, there was no scientific evidence to back up the anecdotal stories of people, such as Underwood, who reported aberrant sensations and neuropathic pain around cellphone towers and other technology that produce radio-frequency electromagnetic fields.

"Our study provides evidence, for the first time, that subjects exposed to cellphone towers at low, regular levels can actually perceive pain," said Dr. Mario Romero-Ortega, senior author of the study and an associate professor of bioengineering in the University's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. "Our study also points to a specific nerve pathway that may contribute to our main finding."

Noise Pollution

pubmedThe Century of Noise. When did, actually, "noise pollution" begin to coexist along with our daily life and activities and change our environmental natural sounds, which hadn't changed for centuries?

 

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All you need to know to understand 5G

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5G Wireless Communication and Health Effects—A Pragmatic Review Based on Available Studies Regarding 6 to 100 GHz. The available studies do not provide adequate and sufficient information for a meaningful safety assessment, or for the question about non-thermal effects. There is a need for research regarding local heat developments on small surfaces, e.g., skin or the eye, and on any environmental impact. Our quality analysis shows that for future studies to be useful for safety assessment, design and implementation need to be significantly improved. The reason why more study is needed is due to the fact that existing studies are not covering the new frequencies used by 5G. [PMCID: PMC6765906]

Will 5G Be Bad for Our Health?

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IEEE antenna and telecommunications experts address concerns over radio frequency exposure. 

“If the same amount of power that’s currently transmitted from a cell tower located 30 meters up were to be transmitted from a 5G base station installed at a bus stop, then there would be cause for concern,”

"although millimeter waves have been used for many different applications—including astronomy and military applications—the effect of their use in telecommunications is not well understood"

"it would be unscientific to flat out say there are no reasons to worry."

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Cell Phone, Cordless Phone, and Wi-Fi Pollution

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Electromagnetic fields - do they pose a cardiovascular risk? High frequency EMF exposure results in abnormal complex cardiac autonomic regulatory integrity which may be associated with higher risk of later cardiovascular complications. PMID: 37159854

Genetic effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. Genetic effects of EMF depend on various factors, including field parameters and characteristics (frequency, intensity, wave-shape), cell type, and exposure duration. The types of gene expression affected (e.g., genes involved in cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and stress responses, heat-shock proteins) are consistent with the findings that EMF causes genetic damages. [PMID: 33539186].

Cellular Phone Use and Risk of Tumors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. This comprehensive meta-analysis of case-control studies found evidence that linked cellular phone use to increased tumor risk. PMID: 33147845

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS, microwave syndrome) - Review of mechanisms. It is concluded that the mechanisms underlying the symptoms of EHS are biologically plausible and that many organic physiologic responses occur following EMF exposure. Patients can have neurologic, neuro-hormonal and neuro-psychiatric symptoms following exposure to EMF as a consequence of neural damage and over-sensitized neural responses. 

Evidences of the (400 MHz - 3 GHz) Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Influence on Brain Tumor Induction

ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS OF 5G MOBILE NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY UNDER REAL-LIFE CONDITIONS. This article presents evidence that the nascent 5 G mobile networking technology will affect not only the skin and eyes, as commonly believed, but will have adverse systemic effects as well.

Limiting liability with positioning to minimize negative health effects of cellular phone towers. The use of cellular phones is now ubiquitous through most of the adult global population and is increasingly common among even young children in many countries (e.g. Finland, where the market for smart phones is nearly saturated). The basic operation of cellular phone networks demands widespread human exposure to radio-frequency radiation (RFR) with cellular phone base stations providing cellular coverage in most areas. As the data needs of the population increase from the major shift in the source of Internet use from personal computers to smart phones, this coverage is widely predicted to increase. Thus, both the density of base stations and their power output is expected to increase the global human RFR exposure. Although direct causation of negative human health effects from RFR from cellular phone base stations has not been finalized, there is already enough medical and scientific evidence to warrant long-term liability concerns for companies deploying cellular phone towers. In order to protect cell phone tower firms from the ramifications of the failed paths of other industries that have caused unintended human harm (e.g. tobacco) this Current Issue summarizes the peer-reviewed literature on the effects of RFR from cellular phone base stations. Specifically the impacts of siting base stations are closely examined and recommendations are made for companies that deploy them to minimize their potential future liability.

Effect of electromagnetic field exposure on the transcription of repetitive DNA elements in human cells. When comparing cells exposed to RF-EMF versus control samples, different results were found for the three cell lines evaluated, indicating that Radiofrequency-EMF exposure can significantly affect repetetive DNA transcription and that the effects strongly depend on the cellular context and the tissue type.

Effect of Long-term Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Proinflammatory Cytokine and Hematological Parameters. Long-term exposure to ELF-EMFs probably affects immune responses, by stimulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines, and increasing some hematological parameters.

Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health.

Women with hereditary breast cancer predispositions should avoid using their smartphones, tablets, and laptops at night.

9th Grade Students Gain the Attention of Scientists After Their Experiment Reveals a Dark Truth About WiFi.

Exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields emitted from mobile phones induced DNA damage in human ear canal hair follicle cells.

Effect of Cell Phone Radiations on Orofacial Structures: A Systematic Review. Cell phone emitted radiations have an adverse effect on salivary glands and facial nerves.

Mobile phone specific electromagnetic fields induce transient DNA damage and nucleotide excision repair in serum-deprived human glioblastoma cells.

Mobile phone use, school electromagnetic field levels and related symptoms: a cross-sectional survey among 2150 high school students in Izmir. We found an association between mobile phone use and especially headache, concentration difficulties, fatigue, sleep disturbances and warming of the ear showing also dose-response. Decreasing the numbers of calls and messages, decreasing the duration of calls, using earphones, keeping the phone away from the head and body and similar precautions might decrease the frequencies or prevalence of the symptoms.

Electromagnetic Fields, Pulsed Radiofrequency Radiation, and Epigenetics: How Wireless Technologies May Affect Childhood Development. Mobile phones and other wireless devices that produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) and pulsed radiofrequency radiation (RFR) are widely documented to cause potentially harmful health impacts that can be detrimental to young people. New epigenetic studies are profiled in this review to account for some neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral changes due to exposure to wireless technologies. Symptoms of retarded memory, learning, cognition, attention, and behavioral problems have been reported in numerous studies and are similarly manifested in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, as a result of EMF and RFR exposures where both epigenetic drivers and genetic (DNA) damage are likely contributors.

Iranian study finds exposure to mobile phones during pregnancy induces oxidative stress in the tissues of women and their children.

Current Understanding of the Health Effects of Electromagnetic FieldsA recent study showed a link between EMF radiation and the development of malignant tumors in rats. In light of that study, the American Academy of Pediatrics set out new recommendations to decrease the adverse effects of cellphone exposure on children.

Meta-analysis finds long-term use of mobile phone increases risk of intracranial tumors.

Mobile phone use and risk of brain tumours: a systematic review of association between study quality, source of funding, and research outcomes. We found evidence linking mobile phone use and risk of brain tumours especially in long-term users (≥10 years). Studies with higher quality showed a trend towards high risk of brain tumour, while lower quality showed a trend towards lower risk/protection.

The Effects of Exposure to Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of Migraine Headache. The number and severity of migraine headaches were correlated significantly with an increased use of mobile phones during day and Wi-Fi per week. 

Effects of the Effect of Ultra High Frequency Mobile Phone Radiation on Human HealthThe results of this study and International Commission of Non Ionization Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) reports showed the people who spend more than 50 minutes a day using a cell phone could have early dementia or other thermal damage due to the burning of glucose in the brain.

Electromagnetic field and brain developmentRapid advances in technology involve increased exposures to radio-frequency/microwave radiation from mobile phones and other wireless transmitting devices. As cell phones are held close to the head during talking and often stored next to the reproductive organs, studies are mostly focused on the brain. In fact, more research is especially needed to investigate electromagnetic field (EMF)'s effects on the central nervous system (CNS). Several studies clearly demonstrate that EMF emitted by cell phones could affect a range of body systems and functions. Recent work has demonstrated that EMF inhibit the formation and differentiation of neural stem cells during embryonic development and also affect reproductive and neurological health of adults that have undergone prenatal exposure. The aim of this review is to discuss the developing CNS and explain potential impacts of EMF on this system.

Mobile phone radiation causes brain tumors and should be classified as a probable human carcinogen

Mobile phones: time to rethink and limit usage. Radiofrequency waves generated from mobile phones cause potential public health problems. Short-term effects like changes in sleep, heart rate, and blood pressure, and long-term effects like carcinoma are well documented. The need for stringent enforcement of laws for prevention of phone usage while driving and guidelines of medical regulatory bodies regarding rules and regulations of phone usage while at class or attending patients is of utmost importance. This should be supplemented by mass media to raise awareness among people regarding the possible health effects of radiofrequency emissions from mobile phones and the guidelines to minimize its exposure. It is the need of the hour to teach young people to be structured, to know when to have the cell phone on, and to avoid becoming the slave of technology instead of its mastery.

Fielding a current idea: exploring the public health impact of electromagnetic radiation. Publications in the scientific literature have raised concern about the individual and public health impact of adverse non-ionizing radiation (a-NIR) from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure emanating from certain power, electrical and wireless devices commonly found in the home, workplace, school and community. Despite the many challenges in establishing irrefutable scientific proof of harm and the various gaps in elucidating the precise mechanisms of harm, epidemiological analyses continue to suggest considerable potential for injury and affliction as a result of a-NIR exposure. As environmental health has not been emphasized in medical education, some clinicians are not fully aware of possible EMF-related health problems and, as a result, manifestations of a-NIR may remain misdiagnosed and ineffectually managed. It is important for physicians and public health officials to be aware of the fundamental science and clinical implications of EMF exposure. A review of the scientific literature relating to the link between electromagnetic radiation and human health, several public health recommendations, and four case histories are presented for consideration.

Understanding the link between environmental exposures and health: does the exposome promise too much? "The exposome has been proposed to complement the genome and be the totality of all environmental exposures of an individual over his or her lifetime:"

Swedish review strengthens grounds for concluding that radiation from cellular and cordless phones is a probable human carcinogen. Some studies have examined mobile phone users for periods of time that are too short to detect an increased risk of brain cancer, while others have misclassified exposures by placing those with exposures to microwave radiation from cordless phones in the control group, or failing to attribute such exposures in the cases. In 2011, the World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) advised that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone and other wireless devices constitutes a "possible human carcinogen." The authors also note that brain cancer is the proverbial "tip of the iceberg"; the rest of the body is also showing effects other than cancers. 

Cell phone radiation exposure on brain and associated biological systems. Indian review cites long-term negative effects of cell phone and microwave usage. This review concludes that the regular and long term use of microwave devices (mobile phone, microwave oven) at domestic level can have negative impact upon biological systems, especially on brain. It also suggests that increased reactive oxygen species play an important role by enhancing the effect of microwave radiations which may cause neurodegenerative diseases. PMID: 23678539

Brain proteome response following whole body exposure of mice to mobile phone or wireless DECT base radiation. A Greek study has found that important regions of the brain necessary for learning, memory and other functions of the mammalian brain were impacted by microwave radiation, including the hippocampus, cerebellum and frontal lobe, at exposures below the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) safety guidelines. A total of 143 proteins in the brain were impacted by the RF radiation over a period of 8 months, providing new evidence for a potential relationship between everyday cell phone use, wireless transmitters and wireless computer equipment and electrosensitivity symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness and sleep disorders, as well as with tumors, Alzheimer’s and even metabolic effects. The study simulated 3 hours of cell phone exposure over eight months, 8 hours of DECT portable phone exposure over eight months, and included a sham exposure control group. The results showed both down regulation and up regulation of the proteins.

High-frequency hearing loss among mobile phone users. Chronic mobile phone usage revealed high frequency hearing loss in the dominant ear (mobile phone used) compared to the non dominant ear.

 WARNING: 

The largest uncontrolled science experiment in human history is now being carried out 24x7.

We are allowing ourselves and our children to be used as guinea pigs, whole-body irradiated for the rest of our lives by electromagnetic fields, wi-fi, cellular phones, microwaves, power lines, computers, full-body scanners, police and municipal communication systems, cell towers, and other electronic device radiation.

Today’s public exposure limits for telecommunications are based on the presumption that heating of tissue is the only concern when living organisms are exposed to EM radiation. In the last few decades, it has been established that bioeffects occur at non-thermal or low-intensity exposure levels thousands of times below the levels that state agencies say should keep the public safe. As reviewed in (Genuis, 2008), there are several hundred studies that support the existence of low-intensity, non-thermal effects of the MP radiation on biological systems. The consequences are mostly adverse: DNA single-and double-strand damage, changes in gene transcription, changes in protein folding, heat shock protein generation, production of free radicals, and effects on the immune system. In addition to mobile phones, new communicating systems are in use and developments of higher frequency applications are to come.

'Biophysical Properties of Liquid Water Exposed to EM Radio Frequency Radiation' Valery Shalatonin

WIRELESS RADIATION AND OSTEOPOROSIS

What is Electromagnetic Pollution

The Radiation Poisoning of America. Prior to 1996, the wireless age was not coming online fast enough, primarily because communities had the authority to block the siting of cell towers. But the Federal Communications Act of 1996 made it nearly impossible for communities to stop construction of cell towers even if they pose threats to public health and the environment. Since the decision to enter the age of wireless convenience was politically determined for us, we have forgotten well-documented safety and environmental concerns and, with a devil-may-care zeal that is lethally short-sighted, we have incorporated into our lives every wireless toy that comes on the market. We behave as if we are addicted to radiation. Our addiction to cell phones has led to harder "drugs" like wireless Internet. And now we are bathing in the radiation that our wireless enthusiasm has unleashed. Those who are addicted, uninformed, corporately biased and politically-influenced may dismiss our scientifically-sound concerns about the apocalyptic hazards of wireless radiation.

Electro-magnetic Energy Pollution. In traditional medicine, the human energy system (HES) serves as a functional bridge between body and mind, and energy is the therapeutic medium that heal and balances both physical disease and mental malaise. Today, the HES has come under intensive attack from an entirely new phenomenon which the human system has never before had to face. This new threat to human health and longevity is the rapidly growing hazard of electromagnetic “energy pollution.”

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The effect of chronic exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on sleep quality, stress, depression  and anxiety. This study suggests that long-term occupational exposure to ELF-EMF may lead to depression, stress, anxiety and poor sleep quality.

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Mobile Phone Base Station Tower Settings Adjacent to School Buildings: Impact on Students' Cognitive HealthHigh exposure to RF-EMF produced by mobile phone base station towers was associated with delayed fine and gross motor skills, spatial working memory, and attention in school adolescents compared to students who were exposed to low RF-EMF.

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Role of Mitochondria in the Oxidative Stress Induced by Electromagnetic Fields: Focus on Reproductive Systems.

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Case-control study on occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields and glioma risk. Exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) was in 2002 classified as a possible human carcinogen, Group 2B, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer at WHO. An increased risk in late stage (promotion/progression) of astrocytoma grade IV for occupational ELF-EMF exposure was found.

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Human disease resulting from exposure to electromagnetic fields. This review summarizes the evidence stating that excessive exposure to magnetic fields from power lines and other sources of electric current increases the risk of development of some cancers and neurodegenerative diseases, and that excessive exposure to RF radiation increases risk of cancer, male infertility, and neurobehavioral abnormalities.

pubmedDirty electricity, chronic stress, neurotransmitters and disease. Dirty electricity, also called electrical pollution, is high-frequency voltage transients riding along the 50 or 60 Hz electricity provided by the electric utilities.It has been associated with cancer, diabetes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in humans. Epidemiological evidence also links dirty electricity to most of the diseases of civilization including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and suicide, beginning at the turn of the twentieth century.

pubmedEffect of Electromagnetic Radiations on Neurodegenerative Diseases - Technological Revolution as a Curse in Disguise. Electromagnetic non-ionizing radiations pose considerable health threat with prolonged exposure. Mobile phones are usually held near to the brain and manifest progressive structural or functional alterations in neurons leading to neurodegenerative diseases and neuronal death. This has provoked awareness among both the general public and scientific community and international bodies acknowledge that further systematic research is needed. The aim of the present review was to have an insight in whether and how cumulative electro-magnetic field exposure is a risk factor for neurodegenerative disorders.

More Dangers of Electromagnetic Fields

In-depth information on the dangers of electromagnetic fields:

Included on the these websites are numerous research results such as Autism may be Linked to Electromagnetic Radiation Levels In Mother's Bedroom During Pregnancy, EPA's Efforts to Issue Exposure Guidelines for Radiofrequency Radiation Suppressed for Years, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Promoted for Energy Efficiency Emit Hazardous Radiofrequency Radiation, Pregnant Women Who Use Cell Phone 2-3x Day Associated With Increased Behavioral Problems in Offspring, and expressions of concern from scientists, physicians, health policy experts and others.

pubmedExtremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields cause DNA strand breaks in normal cells.

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Contrast agents used for MRI induce DNA damage and immune cell death. Gadolinium (Gd) and its chelated derivatives are widely utilized for various industrial and medical purposes, particularly as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). There are many studies of Gd nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity. These results suggest that Gd induces DNA damage and apoptotic cell death in human lymphocytes and that ELF-EMF enhances the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of Gd.

Scientific Panel on Electromagnetic Field Health Risks: Consensus Points, Recommendations, and Rationales. Summary: In November, 2009, a scientific panel met in Seletun, Norway, for three days of intensive discussion on existing scientific evidence and public health implications of the unprecedented global exposures to artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF). EMF exposures (static to 300 GHz) result from the use of electric power and from wireless telecommunications technologies for voice and data transmission, energy, security, military and radar use in weather and transportation. The Scientific Panel recognizes that the body of evidence on EMF requires a new approach to protection of public health; the growth and development of the fetus, and of children; and argues for strong preventative actions. New, biologically-based public exposure standards are urgently needed to protect public health worldwide.

European Leaders Call for Ban of Cell Phones and WiFi in Schools. A Council of Europe committee examined evidence that the cell phones and wireless internet connections have "potentially harmful" effects on humans, and decided that immediate action was required to protect children. They ruled that the technologies pose a health risk and should be banned from schools.

WHO/IARC CLASSIFIES RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS.

Italian Supreme Court Rules Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer.

The Relationship between Chronic Illness and Electromagnetic Radiation

Smart Meters and EMF Radiation: An Interview with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt MD from the documentary film "Take Back Your Power".

Content of this Interview:

  • Modern illness: causes & types
  • Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) fields
  • Scientific research findings
  • Solutions for reducing EMF exposure
  • Solutions for autistic patients
  • Findings linking autism and EMF exposure
  • Solutions for reducing EMF exposure
  • Smart meters: overview, health symptoms
  • EMF: Largest cause of health problems today. Strategy to overcome electro-sensitivity

Mobile phone and cordless phone use and the risk for glioma – Analysis of pooled case-control studies in Sweden, 1997–2003 and 2007–2009. There is conclusive evidence that average cell phone usage for more than one year can increase brain cancer risk by thirty-percent or by three hundred-percent after twenty five years, and these dangers are much more pronounced for anyone under the age of 19 (because of thinner skulls and increased brain conductivity).

Smartphones Ruin More Than Your Sleep — They May Also Be Destroying Your Vision.

Heavy mobile usage may cause cancer of salivary glands: Study. Several organizations and experts have warned about the harmful effects radiations can have on the health of human beings. While acknowledging that wireless phones can cause cancer in brain and auditory canal, salivary glands have been overlooked by most researchers. Study by a city-based researcher, however, has shown that prolonged mobile phone use can be potential indicator of cancer of the parotid glands.

7 Reasons To Banish Your Phone From The Bedroom.

Cell Phone Radiation Damages Sperm, Studies Show. In a comprehensive review of the published scientific literature, the Environmental Working Group found 10 human studies that have identified a startling variety of changes in sperm exposed to cell phone radiation. In the most striking findings, men who carried their phones in a pocket or on the belt were more likely to have lower sperm counts and/or more inactive or less mobile sperm. These findings accord with similar results in laboratory animals.

The Cell Phone Poisoning of America.

Mobile Phone Towers: Are They Threatening Your Health? "Contrary to WHO claims that this technology— from wireless signal towers to cell phones themselves—is safe, there is extensive scientific, epidemiological and medical evidence from around the world that suggests that long-term exposure to electromagnetic microwave radiation emitted from base stations and towers has significant and even severe adverse effects on our health." Valerie Malka, MD. Quantum Health, Issue 17, May/June 2012.

Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution. Electronic Feng-Shui.