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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
Well, it's better than wearing one of those drapes they give you when you go for an X-ray! Speculation about health issues tied to cellphone and laptop use isn't conclusive, but studies do show a correlation between heat emitted from a laptop and damaged sperm. It's enough to make some expectant women seek cover when typing away or talking on their mobile phones. The soon-to-be released Read more
In the wake of the recent Japanese nuclear accidents, fear of radiation is rampant, and from the Chinese stocking up on iodized salt to Japanese residents hoarding bottled water, consumers are in a state of panic. At Tokyo's seafood markets, prices for fish have plummeted amid concerns that products are contaminated with radioactive material leaked from Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant. 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
I admit it. I love my cell phone because it makes me feel safe. I know if I ever need anything, help is just a phone call away. I do worry about the harmful effects of radiation though, and now a new study shows that cell phone radiation is linked to insomnia, headaches, and depression. Great. The joint study performed by Wayne State University School of Medicine and researchers in Sweden found Read more
Have you heard that it is bad for your health to stand too close to a microwave while it reheats your leftover Pad Thai from last night? Although microwaves have been around for quite a while, cancer and radiation fears linger around this convenient kitchen appliance. The New York Times, curious about these safety concerns, did a little investigation. They found that although microwaves can Read more
Here are some myths about your microwave that need clearing up: 1. Microwaving your food kills all the nutrients. FALSE. A microwave works by emitting radio waves called, you guessed it, micro waves. These waves aggravate the food particles, making them vibrate, which causes heat. Cooking food in a microwave heats it faster than on a stove, so it should retain more nutrients. 2. Microwaves Read more
If you read my five ideas for creating a bar at home and you're still stumped as to where to set up a cocktail station in your own digs, look no further than your radiator! Gap's director of concept, Jane Herman, got creative in her home, which was featured on Refinery29, and turned an unsightly radiator into a pretty tabletop and minibar by setting a basic — or homemade — console table 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
