http://pressroom.prlog.org/jmm716/UC Berkeley Center for Family and Community Health Latest Press Releases http://www.prlog.org/12135511-cell-phone-use-acoustic-neuroma-and-cancer-of-the-pituitary-gland.htmlCell phone use was associated with increased risk of two types of brain tumors in a new study of 790,000 women.Fri, 10 May 2013 23:40:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12132051-will-san-francisco-abandon-its-cell-phone-right-to-know-law.htmlWill San Francisco abandon its cell phone right to know law tomorrow in order to settle a lawsuit filed by the CTIA-The Wireless Association after a three year battle in the courts?Mon, 06 May 2013 18:13:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12125230-most-significant-government-health-report-on-mobile-phone-radiation-ever-published.htmlToday, the World Health Organization's (WHO) new monograph on cancer risk from mobile phones and other sources of RF radiation is featured on the home page of the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:56:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12122198-who-monograph-on-cancer-risk-from-mobile-phone-use-released.htmlThe World Health Organization concludes there is “limited evidence” in both humans and laboratory animals for the carcinogenicity of radiofrequency radiation, especially from cell phones.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:51:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12110138-childrens-cell-phone-use-may-increase-their-risk-of-adhd.htmlA new study finds that children who use cell phones who are exposed to lead are at greater risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder than lead-exposed children who do not use cell phones much or at...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12106833-your-cell-phone-company-may-affect-your-risk-of-brain-cancer.htmlRegardless of your carrier, always keep your cell phone away from your head and your reproductive organs.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:56:24 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12094566-wireless-industrys-patented-system-to-reduce-cancer-risk-from-wireless-local-networks-never-adopted.htmlA major telecom company patented a system to reduce "electrosmog" from wireless local networks to reduce cancer risks associated with non-thermal exposures to microwave radiation. The industry has known the risks for many years but has failed to act.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:21:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12087069-exposure-to-electricity-may-increase-risk-for-alzheimers-disease-and-als.htmlResearch review finds evidence of neurodegenerative effects from electrical exposure.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:00:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073996-better-late-than-never-fcc-to-review-cell-phone-radiation-standards.htmlAfter procrastinating for almost ten years, the FCC seems prepared to review its outmoded wireless radiation standards. But will industry force the FCC to maintain the status quo or even weaken the inadequate standards?Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:49:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12065677-call-for-action-to-reduce-harm-from-mobile-phone-radiation.htmlThe European Environment Agency published a major report today to alert governments about the need to attend to early warning signs about technology health risks, including mobile phones.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:04:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12060850-drs-oz-and-gupta-call-for-caution-in-using-cell-phones.htmlDr. Sanjay Gupta in a recent episode of the TV program, "The Doctor Oz Show," discussed cell phone radiation and brain cancer with Dr. Mehmet Oz and called for caution in how we use our cell phones.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:30:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12057270-whats-wrong-with-the-gao-report-on-cell-phone-radiation.htmlThe US General Accountability Office issued a report calling for reassessment of mobile phone exposure and testing requirements. The report had many flaws although it made one good recommendation -- the FCC needs to re-assess testing requirements.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:45:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12052898-studies-show-cell-phone-use-increases-brain-cancer-risk.htmlA newly published review of the research on mobile phone radiation and brain tumor risk calls on governments " to protect public health from this widespread source of radiation."Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:02:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046596-boeing-tests-in-flight-wireless-on-potatoes-not-people.htmlShould we allow airlines to adopt wi-fi and cellular systems on airplanes? Given the latest health research and our outmoded FCC wireless regulations, is this safe for humans, especially for pregnant women and children?Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:09:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12031899-florida-city-adopts-cell-phone-precautionary-health-warnings.htmlPembroke Pines in Florida joined a handful of cities when it adopted a resolution on November 20 that warns the public about the health effects of cell phone radiation and precautionary safety measures.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:59:49 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12026867-cell-phone-radiation-pregnancy-and-sperm.htmlThe latest, peer-reviewed science finds that prenatal cellphone radiation exposure damages test mammals' brains and offspring, and cellphone radiation exposure damages sperm in humans.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:16:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12010018-secondhand-exposure-to-cell-phone-radiation-an-emerging-public-health-problem.htmlExposure to other people's cell phone radiation on buses and trains can be considerable according to a newly published study.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:07:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12004383-italian-supreme-court-rules-cell-phones-can-cause-cancer.htmlWhat are the implications of this ruling for the United States?Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:02:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11978228-health-experts-caution-about-smart-meters.htmlMore than 50 scientists and medical professionals from 20 countries call for precaution regarding deployment of wireless “smart meters."Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:13:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11973342-san-franciscos-cell-phone-fact-sheet-is-factual.htmlContrary to the recent opinion issued by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the revised fact sheet adopted by San Francisco to implement its cell phone “right to know” ordinance is “factual and uncontroversial.”Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:24:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11966704-india-adopts-health-warnings-us-mobile-phone-standards.htmlIndia adopts the U.S. cell phone radiation standard, issues health warnings and requires safety precautions in user manuals. Local and state governments in the U.S. should issue precautionary health warnings now to protect cell phone users.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:21:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11962089-samsung-scores-with-lowest-radiation-cell-phones-why-samsung-phones-are-win-win.htmlSamsung adopted an innovative antenna system in 2006 to "enhance handset safety by radiating most of the transmitted RF energy away from the handset user" and improve RF (radio frequency) performance. Why haven't more manufacturers followed suit?Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:08:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11943091-big-week-for-cell-phone-radiation-legislation.htmlA "cell phone right to know" bill was just introduced in the Congress, and the City and County of San Francisco will defend its "cell phone right to know" ordinance against a CTIA lawsuit in a federal appeals court.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:25:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11936095-magnetic-field-exposure-before-birth-may-contribute-to-childhood-obesity.htmlResearch studies find that children exposed before birth to high levels of magnetic fields from common household appliances are at increased risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing asthma.Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:15:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11916029-russian-cell-phone-standards-offer-better-protection-than-american-standards.htmlUnlike the U.S. radiofrequency standards that regulate cell phones, the Russian standards are based on the precautionary principle. Moreover, they are designed to protect the public from all risks due to cell phone radiation, not just from heating.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:53:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11911996-cell-phone-radiation-damages-sperm.htmlScientists from the Environmental Working Group publish a review of 10 studies that found cell phone radiation damages sperm.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:05:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11901340-does-the-fcc-plan-to-rubber-stamp-outdated-cell-phone-radiation-standards.htmlMore research on cell phone radiation is needed before we replace our outdated guidelines. In the interim the US should disseminate precautionary health warnings. A $1 annual fee per cell phone would generate $300 million for research and education.Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:02:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11879000-cell-phone-radiation-warning-on-san-francisco-government-web-site.htmlSan Francisco recently updated its web site to include precautionary health warnings about cell phone radiation. Other cities throughout the nation may wish to adopt this strategy to educate their citizens about cell phone safety.Fri, 18 May 2012 20:46:34 GMT