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Last week at the mHealth summit, the federal government announced plans to launch an online health data website. Todd Park, CTO at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced the open health data campaign on the HealthData.gov site would be released in December, providing a wealth of information for developers of mobile health apps. The site would provide information about childhood obesity, smoking cessation rates and all kinds of other important research data, according to an article by Kenneth Corbin, EnterpriseMobileToday.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week the mHealth Summit took place in Washington, D.C. Participants shared information on mobile technology, health research, and policy. Leaders of governments, the private sector, non-profits organizations and academia met at the mHealth Summit to dialogue and collaborate to advance mobile health projects. Cell phones play an important role in the mobile health technology strategy. Read the rest of this entry »
British health officials are developing a no-shame STD diagnosis tool. The British government has put up more than $6 billion to develop a technology that would allow people to use their cell phones to test for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Read the rest of this entry »
Mobile technology will improve worldwide health utilizing simple cell phones. According to an article by ThirdAge.com, Microsoft founder, Bill Gates told the mHealth Summit last week that with cheap diagnostic tools, patient reminders, and making immunization programs more efficient, cell phones can truly improve global health. Gates said that with cell phone access, a doctor can link into a clinic to give more doctor access to patients. “Wider adoption of mobile tech across the developing world can improve health care with improved diagnostic tools and more efficient immunization programs,” said Gates at this week’s mHealth Summit. Read the rest of this entry »
International Commission for Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) studies don’t address long term exposure. These studies are not based on long-term exposure to radiation from cell phone and base stations, particularly from broadband wireless systems such as WiMAX and 3.5G mobile systems. Based on ICNIRP studies from the 1990’s, the WHO has declared mobile phones and base stations safe for public health. Hello? Isn’t that a bit outdated? Read the rest of this entry »
Tawkon’s app that measures cell phone radiation is still being banned by Apple. Just last week the app for the BlackBerry was released, but Apple is still rejecting the cell phone app. As more and more manufacturers embrace this new technology, you have to wonder why Apple isn’t. What is Apple afraid of? Read the rest of this entry »
The top four cell phones listed by EWG (Environmental Working Group) as being highest in cell phone radiation emissions are also among most popular phones sold. Motorola’s Droid, Blackberry Bold 9700, LG Chocolate Touch and HTC Nexus One by Google are at the top of the list to avoid. The good news is that some Smartphones, Motorola Brute i680, Samsung Mythic, and Pantech Impact, are on the list as the lowest in cell phone radiation emissions.
Cell Phone Radiation Guide rates your phone
Will you switch phones? If you are in the market for a new phone, check the list put out by EWG. You can find the list at Safer Cell Phones. The site also has tips for minimizing your exposure to cell phone radiation.
With all the concern about cell phone radiation, it’s a shame that Apple has apparently banned a new app that monitors cell phone radiation emissions. See my blog (Apple bans app that measures cell phone radiation). Checking the EWG list before you buy a new phone seems like a smart move.
Is cell phone radiation a big hype? Different studies show different results. Personally, I don’t think it’s hype. Am I truly concerned? Not enough to stop using my phone, but I do limit direct contact by using the speaker phone or a hands free device. What about you? Concerned? Cautious?
iPhone and BlackBerry have health apps to help you with those New Year’s resolutions. Want to lose weight? There’s an app for that. Actually there are several apps that help you count calories, journal exercises, and there is even a scanning app to calculate the nutritional value of foods. Read the rest of this entry »
Carrying your cell phone in your pocket is like carrying around a mini-microwave.GQ Magazine posted a story that research shows carrying your cell phone in your pocket may make you sterile. Does this mean we have the answer to overpopulation? Read the rest of this entry »
An overwhelming 28% of all traffic accidents are caused by people talking or texting on their cell phones. Almost a half million accidents are attributed to cell phone conversations, while another 200,000 are blamed on texting while driving. Read the rest of this entry »
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