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27
Apr

Are “Wi-Fi Allergies” an Impairment Covered by the ADA?

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National Law Review: Some individuals believe that electromagnetic hypersensitivity can be caused by electromagnetic fields emitted from computers, mobile phones, cell phone towers, TVs, radios, Wi-Fi connections and other technology. Although several organizations have tested this theory over the years, there is a lack of scientific evidence to correlate electromagnetic fields to the non-specific electromagnetic […]

27
Apr

Association of excessive mobile phone use during pregnancy with birth weight: an adjunct study in Kumamoto of Japan Environment and Children’s Study

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Lu, X., Oda, M., Ohba, T. et al. Association of excessive mobile phone use during pregnancy with birth weight: an adjunct study in Kumamoto of Japan Environment and Children’s Study. Environ Health Prev Med 22, 52 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12199-017-0656-1 Abstract Background Low birth weight has been shown to be closely associated with neonatal mortality and morbidity, inhibited growth, poor cognitive development, […]

27
Apr

Learning on Hold: Cell Phones Sidetrack Parent-Child Interactions

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Reed J, Hirsh-Pasek K, Golinkoff RM. Learning on hold: Cell phones sidetrack parent-child interactions. Dev Psychol. 2017 Aug;53(8):1428-1436. doi: 10.1037/dev0000292. Epub 2017 Jun 26. PMID: 28650177. Abstract Although research suggests that responsive interactions are imperative for language development, the advent of mobile technology means that parent-child exchanges are often fraught with unpredictable interruptions. Less clear […]

26
Apr

Effect of radiofrequency radiation from Wi-Fi devices on mercury release from amalgam restorations

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Paknahad, M., Mortazavi, S.M.J., Shahidi, S. et al. Effect of radiofrequency radiation from Wi-Fi devices on mercury release from amalgam restorations. J Environ Health Sci Engineer 14, 12 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40201-016-0253-z Abstract Background Dental amalgam is composed of approximately 50% elemental mercury. Despite concerns over the toxicity of mercury, amalgam is still the most widely used restorative material. Wi-Fi is a rapidly using […]

26
Apr

Webinar May 9, 2018 Invisible Hazards: State of the Science on EMF Health Impacts and Next Steps for Policy Change

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May 9, 2018 2:00 pm US Eastern Time  https://www.healthandenvironment.org/webinars/96433 As wireless technologies, particularly cellphones, become ever more ubiquitous in our culture and communication systems, researchers have been asking the question: what, if any, impact is there from this technology on our health? Research has been conducted investigating links with cancer, reproductive health, fetal development, children’s […]

24
Apr

International Society of Doctors for Environment – 5G Appeal

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International Society of Doctors For The Environment 5G networks in European Countries: appeal for a standstill in the respect of the precautionary principle 5G_appeal April 2018 Author: Agostino Di Ciaula ISDE Scientific Office The document by the European Commission “5G for Europe: An Action Plan” (September 2016) aimed to describe “an action plan for timely […]