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Put away that cellphone: study highlights cancer risk

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Via: the-irascible-harry-krishner • 11 years ago • 8 comments

Put away that cellphone: study highlights cancer risk

Researchers find evidence that changes leading to cell mutations are much more prevalent among heavy talkers

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A study by Tel Aviv University has shown, for the first time, a clear connection between cellphone use and higher risk of cancer.

Although cellphones are generally regarded as potentially carcinogenic, scientific studies on the issue have been inconclusive until now, a report on the study posted Monday on Science Blog noted.

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seeder Krishna 11 years ago

Cellphones emit non-ionizing radiation, which is classified as extremely low levels of radiation that have been thought to not modify biological cells. However, a panel of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a branch of the World Health Organization, in 2011 concluded that emissions from cellphones are possibly carcinogenic and classified them as Category 2B, the same status given to engine exhaust, lead, some industrial chemicals and the pesticide DDT.

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seeder Krishna 11 years ago

Holy moley!

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Petey Coober 11 years ago

Interesting idea to examine the salivary glands . They don't have to actually need to have cancer to show oxidative stress .

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seeder Krishna 11 years ago

Interesting idea to examine the salivary glands . They don't have to actually need to have cancer to show oxidative stress .

True.

I guess the idea is to discover a pre-disposition to having Cancer before the disease actually begins, with the focus on prevention (an idea that flies in the face of most "traditional western medicine" as it is now practiced.

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seeder Krishna 11 years ago

I read once that there are a bunch of studies on this and about all of the ones that are funded independently come to the conclusion that cell phones do pose some risk. Same as climate change studies.

I've read the same thing as well-- and for both issues.

Often a lot of what we read in the "mainstream media" is coloured by some political agenda or other-- or some money-related agenda. (Although, some of the stuff in the "alternative media" can be just as bad if not worse! )

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Hal A. Lujah 11 years ago

Like ... what's withthe pic of the hoochie mama? Shouldn't she at least be talking on a cell phone to be relevant to this article? Lol. Are those implants, or tumors?

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sixpick 11 years ago

Looks like she needs a thorough examination for cancer. I want to be he first one to volunteer my services. You're welcome.

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Hal A. Lujah 11 years ago

I've developed a new motorboat breast exam technique that I think could be beneficial to her well being.

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