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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 Read more
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 Read more
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), Read more
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 Read more
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. 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 Read more
Mobile phone users beware: new research shows that cell-phone use could be bad for your health. The report, which was released by the World Health Organization, says that cell phones emit a low-grade radiation (similar to that of a low-watt microwave), and mobile phones are now listed in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. Though no direct correlations Read more
The other night my husband came home with a surprise gift for me. No, it wasn't flowers, or chocolate, or tickets to a show. It was a new cell phone case, and I thought, "Gee, thanks honey. How romantic." Then he explained that it wasn't just an ordinary case; it was proven to reduce cell phone radiation. He said, "I know you're on your phone a lot, and I want you to be safe." Kinda sweet, Read more
We told you earlier about how cell phones are now labeled as "carcinogenic" by the WHO, but there are ways to cut down your risk. If you don't want to use the speakerphone or an in-car Bluetooth device, you can always pick up one of these Moshi Moshi Pop Phone ($30) attachments and make like someone from the '90s with a giant mobile phone. This attachment works with any 3.5mm jack (like the Read more
Leave it to Stephen Colbert to discover the most resourceful solution for blocking the low-grade radiation emitted from cell phones — soak up the harmful waves with frozen food. The FCC's cell phone guidelines recommend keeping the device 15 mm away from the body, which is conveniently the width of a frozen burrito! Watch Stephen "cook" lunch while catching up with his grandma below. The Read more
Retro gadgets, like the original SNES, record players, and typewriters, are hot among hipster geeks, but there's one trend that celebs are picking up on as well — retro handset cellphone attachments! Health-conscious celebs are choosing to pick up the phone with these vintage-inspired handsets in order to keep cell phone radiation at bay. See which stars are putting their cell on hold and Read more
