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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 Isn’t that a bit outdated?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 »

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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 »

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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?

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According to TechCrunch, an Israeli developer called Tawkon created an iPhone app that measures the radiation emitted by your cell phone. Tawkon reported that Apple said, “No thank you!” and then banned the app. What are they afraid of? Would iPhone users start tossing their iPhones into the trash? Not likely. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Gary Arendash, University of South Florida in Tampa, reports that exposure to cell phone radiation has decreased the plaque causing Alzheimer’s Disease in mice. In the Alzheimer’s-like strain, it even seemed to reverse the deposits of destructive amyloid protein that is the defining characteristic of the illness. Read the rest of this entry »

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Maine may be the first state to require warning labels on cell phone packaging like those on cigarette packaging. Maine State Representative Andrea M. Boland is convinced that the radiation from cell phones increases the risk of brain cancer when held at the ear. Read the rest of this entry »