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Do You Sleep Next to Your Cell Phone?

There's contradicting evidence as to whether or not radio waves from mobile phones are harmful to your health.

There's contradicting evidence as to whether or not radio waves from mobile phones are harmful to your health. Some research shows that cell phone radiation could cause brain cancer, and others claim that there is no correlation. Whatever the case may be, the debate is back on the table for the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is updating its standards on exposure to electromagnetic fields from phones for the first time since 1996, and the renewed guidelines should reveal interesting data on how we are affected by those radio waves.

If cell phone waves are, in fact, damaging to our brains, than smartphone users who keep their iPhones or Android devices on their nightstands may be at risk. The popularity of sleep apps, such as the Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock, which requires users to place their phone on the bed to identify when you are in deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, is growing rapidly. Does this mean that sleep-conscious smartphone users aren't worried about the potential harmful effects of radio waves or radiation?

We want to know what you think: do you keep your cell phone by your bedside? And if not, is it because you're concerned about brain damage?

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7 Man Bags to Store Your Tech

We found out recently that cell phone radiation could lower sperm count.
How to Prevent Cell Phone Radiation Exposure

We found out recently that cell phone radiation could lower sperm count. Yikes! This is bad news for couples trying to expand their brood, but it also brings up a good point. Keeping your cell phone in your front pocket is probably just as bad for your package as holding a cell to your face all day is for the brain.

How do you keep your man's (or your) sperm in good health for future procreation? I suggest a man bag to store tech. Not only is it perfect for holding a cell, but you can also toss in a Kindle or iPad, notepad or sketchpad, and — of course — a retro cell phone attachment.

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Heads Up Guys: Your Cell Could Be Reducing Your Sperm Count

We already know that cell phones might be bad for your health, but a new study shows that they could also be bad for your reproductive goals.

We already know that cell phones might be bad for your health, but a new study shows that they could also be bad for your reproductive goals. According to an Italian report in the Journal of Andrology, cell phones could reduce sperm count.

Though scientists haven't confirmed if a GSM or CDMA signal can inflict more damage, the study did show that men who carry their cell in their front pocket show a lower-sperm concentration. Additionally, test subjects exposed to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation (emitted from cell phones) showed decreases in sperm concentration and motility — the ability of a sperm to move toward an egg. That's concerning for any couple trying to conceive.

How can you combat the effects of cell phone radiation on your man's sperm count? Try a man bag — they're so in right now.

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Lenny Kravitz Takes Cell Phone Radiation Seriously

Recently, cell phones were labeled as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization due to the amount of radiation they release, which means excessive use could be bad for your health.

Recently, cell phones were labeled as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization due to the amount of radiation they release, which means excessive use could be bad for your health. There are a few simple ways to prevent radiation exposure, one of which is using a headset (like a set of headphones with a phone-compatible microphone), or a handset attachment like the POP Phone adapter ($29.90), which keeps the harmful radiation far away from your face.

One person who isn't messing around with his health is Lenny Kravitz, who was spotted on the streets of NYC using the POP Phone with his iPhone 4. Stylish in leather as always, Lenny chose the all-black version of the POP Phone, but since they come in a variety of colors you can accessorize accordingly. Did any of you pick up the POP Phone to use with your cell? If so, take a photo of yourself using it and post it on our Facebook wall!

Cell Radiation: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

The World Health Organization recently listed the cell phone as "carcinogenic," which means it could potentially be bad for your health due to the levels of radiation emitted during use.

The World Health Organization recently listed the cell phone as "carcinogenic," which means it could potentially be bad for your health due to the levels of radiation emitted during use. There are easy ways to cut down your risk of exposure, but a few of you had some additional questions that we'd like to cover here. Check out the cell phone radiation FAQ below, and leave any other questions you have in the comments; we'll be updating this post with more info!

What kinds of cell phones emit the least amount of radiation?
From CNET:

  1. Samsung Blue Earth
  2. Samsung Infuse 4G
  3. Samsung Acclaim
  4. Samsung Replenish
  5. Huawei Ideos X5

What kinds of cell phones emit the highest amount of radiation?
From CNET:

  1. Motorola Bravo
  2. Motorola Droid 2 Global
  3. Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)
  4. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro
  5. Kyocera Jax S1300

Can I use a Bluetooth earpiece instead?
You can use a Bluetooth earpiece, but since those kinds of headsets use radio waves to transmit data, you're better off using a wired hands-free device. Earbuds with an attached microphone should work just fine.

Get more answers after the jump

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Cell Phones to Be "Possibly Carcinogenic," Experts Say

As someone who is regularly glued to her cell phone, this isn't the greatest news of the day: the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warns that cell phones may increase the risk of cancer.

cell phoneAs someone who is regularly glued to her cell phone, this isn't the greatest news of the day: the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warns that cell phones may increase the risk of cancer. Panel chairman Jonathan Samet, MD, chair of preventive medicine at the USC Keck School of Medicine says:

"After reviewing all the evidence available, the IARC working group classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans . . . We reached this conclusion based on a review of human evidence showing increased risk of glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer, in association with wireless phone use."

Scary stuff. The cell phone industry responded to these findings by saying that it "does not mean cell phones cause cancer." While this study doesn't prove that the radiation from cell phones cause cancer, it does show that there is certainly a correlation, but that more studies need to be conducted to further prove or disprove these conclusions. In the meantime, here are some ways to minimize exposure to cell phone radiation.