Peter Sullivan, a man from Silicon Valley, is on a mission to help the public understand how their mobile devices have been causing them real harm. A fan of technology, Sullivan now tries to avoid them as much as he could. After attending graduate school at Stanford University, he worked as a software designer together with people … Continue reading Wireless radiation from mobile devices causing REAL HARM to people
Anthropologists warn that people have become so attached to smartphones that the devices are “becoming our homes”
A group of anthropologists from the U.K.’s University College London (UCL) came to the conclusion that humans have become so dependent on smartphones as part of everyday life that these mobile devices are “becoming our homes.” This is the conclusion the UCL anthropologists reached as part of a study that spent more than a year documenting smartphone use in nine countries around the … Continue reading Anthropologists warn that people have become so attached to smartphones that the devices are “becoming our homes”
Fighting a losing battle: Telecom companies struggle to convince consumers that 5G is harmless
The pushback against the latest generation of cell phone technology, 5G, is becoming increasingly strong. Government and independent reports have been piling up in opposition to 5G rollout, and telecommunication companies struggle to convince consumers why 5G is harmless. Several towns and cities have been already imposed a temporary ban or delayed 5G rollout due to safety concerns. Take … Continue reading Fighting a losing battle: Telecom companies struggle to convince consumers that 5G is harmless
How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
The latest data from the Pew Research Center estimates that 96 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Given the sheer number of people using cell phones, scientists have been keen to establish a link between cell phone use and chronic diseases like cancer. Recent research suggests that the brain is the most susceptible organ when it … Continue reading How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
The dark side of blue light: Constantly looking at a screen is bad for your eyes, skin, sleep and health
How much time do you spend looking at a screen every day? We’re not just referring to the hours you spend parked in front of your computer at work; what about the TV you watch when you get home and the articles you read on your smartphone in bed? The numbers people use to answer … Continue reading The dark side of blue light: Constantly looking at a screen is bad for your eyes, skin, sleep and health
5G is already linked to rising health problems… concerns about “health calamity” on the rise
Fifth generation technology for mobile networks, known as 5G, is set to make its big debut in Sacremento, CA this summer — but faster internet speeds aren’t all this new technology is known for. Concerns about the effects of the new cell service are mounting, especially with the growing body of research tying cell phone … Continue reading 5G is already linked to rising health problems… concerns about “health calamity” on the rise
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk … Continue reading Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Large-scale study links cell phone radiation and brain cancer
Your cell phone may increase your risk of brain cancer, according to a study. An expert review panel looked at a $25-million study carried out by the National Institutes of Health’s National Toxicology Program (NTP). The panel discovered that radio-frequency radiation emitted from cell phones was linked to heart and brain tumors, providing evidence of carcinogenicity, at least … Continue reading Large-scale study links cell phone radiation and brain cancer
Citizens protest against 5G technology installation and its health hazards
Concerned by the unknown side effects of 5G technology, people are demanding their local officials take a good, long, hard look at the health risks posed by the upcoming wireless communication network, according to a GreenMedInfo.com article. The term “5G” is short for “5th generation wireless systems.” Up to 100 times faster than their 4G predecessors, they … Continue reading Citizens protest against 5G technology installation and its health hazards
No electronics in the bedroom: Any device closer than arm’s length can cause cancer, infertility, and other health concerns, health officials warn
The California Department of Healthissued guidelines highlighting the health risks associated with cell phone radiation exposure, and encouraging the general public to minimize their exposure to it. The statewide guidelines came after certain cities such as Berkeley and San Francisco released local warnings that their citizens should make some distance between their mobile phones and their bodies. Health … Continue reading No electronics in the bedroom: Any device closer than arm’s length can cause cancer, infertility, and other health concerns, health officials warn
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 