Cell Phones May Damage Nerves In The Scalp Reuters Journalist: Amy Norton August 15, 2000 As cellular phones become ubiquitous, their status as a possible health threat–either as a distraction to drivers or a potential cause of brain tumors–is gaining more attention. Now, investigators say there is evidence that cell phones may damage nerves in […]
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Cell Phones: We Need More Testing Business Week Journalist: Norm Alster August 14, 2000 Back in the early 1980s, there were 35 researchers at the Environmental Protection Agency exploring the biological effects of radiation from cell phones and other devices. But by 1987, budget cuts had shut the program down. Since then, the Federal Communications […]
Just How Safe Is Your Phone To Use? Belfast Telegraph August 11, 2000 Health fears over hands-6.00 mobile phones are expected to be played down by a Government report to be published today. -A 41-year-old neurologist in the States filed a GBP50 million lawsuit against Motorola last week for damages following the discovery of a […]
Jury Still Out on Cell Phone Risk Reuters August 01, 2000 The US Food and Drug Administration is meeting Tuesday to discuss the links between cellphones and cancer. Meanwhile, a panel of experts concludes that currently, there is not enough evidence to link wireless phones to brain cancer, but there is sufficient research to raise […]
US Investigating Cell Phone Risks Reuters Journalist: Laura Gilcrest August 01, 2000 Amid mounting concerns that the Golden Age of communication may have a dark side, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is turning to outside experts to help assess whether the cell phone may pose an adverse health risk through radiation. At an […]
Is Your Cellphone Really Safe? Newsweek Journalists: Claudia Kalb And Karen Springen July 30, 2000 Dialing For Cancer? A New Study Says Risks From Cell Phones Remains Unclear A controversial new article renews concerns about health hazards Shari Welsh can’t imagine life without her cell. She brings it everywhere—biking through the hills, driving in the […]
Heads Get The Call For Ban On Student’s Cell Phone’s The Express July 27, 2000 David Blunkett is urging all head teachers to prohibit pupils from using mobile phones except in emergencies and to restrict general use to those aged 16 and over. The Education Secretary’s written guidance follows the findings of the Government’s own […]
Would Mad Cows Use Mobile Phones? IT Director July 24, 2000 It’s niggling doubt time. Do mobile phones push out harmful radiation or not? Let’s ask the scientists. Trouble is, can we trust them? It isn’t a case of corruption, but contradictory evidence that is then used by our own, dear politicians to promote their […]
Government Health Warning: Cell Phones May Damage Your Health The Register Journalist: Tony Smith May 01, 2000 The UK government is to force mobile phone companies to display a health warning on cellphone packaging, according to the Observer. A government committee formed to study the health risks of mobile phone usage will this week publish […]
Why I Believe That All Cell Phones Should Carry A Health Warning Daily Mail By: Roger Coghill July 17, 1998 ROGER COGHILL is a graduate of Cambridge University, with an MA from the University of Wales, whose independent research laboratory specializes in Bioelectro magnetics. He is a member of the Standards Coordinating Committee of the […]