https://pressroom.prlog.org/jmm716/ UC Berkeley Center for Family and Community Health Latest Press Releases https://www.prlog.org/12383163-berkeleys-proposed-cell-phone-right-to-know-ordinance.html Elected officials in Berkeley, California want cell phone retailers to inform consumers that manufacturers stipulate a minimum separation distance from the body to their devices in compliance with Federal regulations to protect the user's health.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:08:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12373670-iphone-6-sar-radiation-levels-and-separation-distance.html What are the SAR levels for Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus? What is the minimum body separation distance? How should the consumer use this information?Sat, 20 Sep 2014 06:41:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12362077-cdc-retracts-its-precautionary-health-warning-about-cell-phone-radiation.html The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a precautionary health warning about cell phone radiation on June 9, 2014 and retracted the warning ten weeks later.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:23:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12359483-cdc-issues-precautionary-health-warnings-about-cell-phone-radiation.html The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued precautionary health warnings about cell phone radiation and provide tips on how to reduce one's risk from exposure.Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:01:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12355167-fcc-98-scientific-experts-demand-stronger-regulation-of-cellphone-radiation.html Of the more than 950 submissions to the FCC regarding its outmoded, 18-year-old cell phone radiation regulations, almost all call for stronger regulation. Most cite research that finds cell phone radiation harmful to humans.Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:11:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12346518-scientists-call-on-government-to-protect-public-from-wireless-radiation-exposure.html More than 50 scientists from 18 nations called on government to minimize the public's exposure to the radiation emitted by wireless devices including cell and cordless phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters and baby monitors.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:13:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12343742-hybrid-and-electric-automobiles-should-be-re-designed-to-reduce-electromagnetic-radiation-risks.html Hybrid and electric cars may be cancer-causing as they emit extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation.Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:28:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12310450-google-glass-alert-potential-health-risks-from-wireless-radiation.html The Google Glass emits more wireless radiation than most cell phones on the market, but unlike cell phone users, Glass users may be wearing this device on their heads for more than 12 hours a day putting their health at risk.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:20:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12299815-dept-of-interior-attacks-fcc-regarding-adverse-impact-of-cell-tower-radiation-on-wildlife.html The Department of Interior charges that the FCC standards for cell phone radiation are outmoded and no longer applicable as they do not adequately protect wildlife.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:52:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12299052-cell-phone-radiation-label-bill-passes-maine-legislature-before-dying.html The Maine House and Senate passed "The Wireless Information Act," a cell phone radiation label requirement, and then killed it prior to enactment due to cellular industry lobbyists.Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:47:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12269207-cell-phone-use-and-prenatal-exposure-to-cell-phone-radiation-may-cause-headaches-in-children.html Researchers found that children were at higher risk of developing headaches if they used cell phones or their mothers used cell phones when they were pregnant with them.Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:49:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12262295-the-top-cell-phone-radiation-safety-stories-of-2013.html Research published last year established greater health risks from exposure to cell phone radiation. Major governmental reports were released, and policies were adopted in Europe and India to reduce risks from cell phone radiation exposure.Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:40:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12245111-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-cell-phone-radiation.html The FCC received 900 submissions regarding its cell phone radiation regulations. These documents reveal what we know about wireless radiation health effects, and why we need to strengthen regulations and provide precautionary warnings to the public.Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:32:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12231532-belgium-adopts-new-regulations-to-promote-cell-phone-radiation-safety.html Children’s mobile phones are banned. The specific absorption rate (SAR) must be listed on every mobile phone at the point of sale and a warning provided to customers to choose a lower SAR phone, use it moderately, and wear an earpiece.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:41:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12226630-french-health-agency-recommends-children-and-vulnerable-groups-reduce-cell-phone-radiation-exposure.html In a major public announcement today, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health warned the public to reduce their exposure to cell phone radiation.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:40:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12216483-brain-cancer-risk-increases-with-the-amount-of-wireless-phone-use-study.html New research indicates that brain cancer risk increases with more years of cell phone and cordless phone use and more hours of useWed, 25 Sep 2013 19:54:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12215083-lte-cell-phone-radiation-affects-brain-activity-in-cell-phone-users.html New peer-reviewed research finds that 30 minutes' exposure to LTE cellphone radiation affects brain activity on both sides of the brain.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:37:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12178160-fcc-needs-input-about-radiofrequency-radiation.html Grassroots Environmental Education has launched a web site to help scientists, medical and public health professionals, and technical and policy experts submit comments and peer-reviewed publications to the FCC by September 3.Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:43:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12149797-san-francisco-updates-cell-phone-safety-warnings.html San Francisco updated its cell phone safety recommendations following the settlement of a lawsuit that blocked implementation of the city's cell phone “right to know” law.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:55:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12146045-did-tom-wheeler-nominee-for-fcc-chair-subvert-research-showing-harm-from-cell-phone-radiation.html A wireless industry publication alleged that Mr. Wheeler suppressed and biased the research from the nation’s largest mobile phone health research project.Tue, 28 May 2013 21:07:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12135511-cell-phone-use-acoustic-neuroma-and-cancer-of-the-pituitary-gland.html Cell 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 https://www.prlog.org/12132051-will-san-francisco-abandon-its-cell-phone-right-to-know-law.html Will 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 https://www.prlog.org/12125230-most-significant-government-health-report-on-mobile-phone-radiation-ever-published.html Today, 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 https://www.prlog.org/12122198-who-monograph-on-cancer-risk-from-mobile-phone-use-released.html The 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 https://www.prlog.org/12110138-childrens-cell-phone-use-may-increase-their-risk-of-adhd.html A 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 all.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12106833-your-cell-phone-company-may-affect-your-risk-of-brain-cancer.html Regardless of your carrier, always keep your cell phone away from your head and your reproductive organs. Children's cell phone use should be very limited.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:56:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12094566-wireless-industrys-patented-system-to-reduce-cancer-risk-from-wireless-local-networks-never-adopted.html A 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 https://www.prlog.org/12087069-exposure-to-electricity-may-increase-risk-for-alzheimers-disease-and-als.html Research review finds evidence of neurodegenerative effects from electrical exposure.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:00:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12073996-better-late-than-never-fcc-to-review-cell-phone-radiation-standards.html After 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 https://www.prlog.org/12065677-call-for-action-to-reduce-harm-from-mobile-phone-radiation.html The 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 https://www.prlog.org/12060850-drs-oz-and-gupta-call-for-caution-in-using-cell-phones.html Dr. 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 https://www.prlog.org/12057270-whats-wrong-with-the-gao-report-on-cell-phone-radiation.html Comments on the 2012 GAO Report: “Exposure and Testing Requirements for Mobile Phones Should Be Reassessed” Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:45:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12052898-studies-show-cell-phone-use-increases-brain-cancer-risk.html A 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 https://www.prlog.org/12046596-boeing-tests-in-flight-wireless-on-potatoes-not-people.html Should 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 https://www.prlog.org/12031899-florida-city-adopts-cell-phone-precautionary-health-warnings.html Pembroke 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 https://www.prlog.org/12026867-cell-phone-radiation-pregnancy-and-sperm.html The 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 https://www.prlog.org/12010018-secondhand-exposure-to-cell-phone-radiation-an-emerging-public-health-problem.html Exposure 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 https://www.prlog.org/12004383-italian-supreme-court-rules-cell-phones-can-cause-cancer.html What are the implications of this ruling for the United States?Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:02:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11978228-health-experts-caution-about-smart-meters.html More 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 https://www.prlog.org/11973342-san-franciscos-cell-phone-fact-sheet-is-factual.html Contrary 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 https://www.prlog.org/11966704-india-adopts-health-warnings-us-mobile-phone-standards.html India 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 https://www.prlog.org/11962089-samsung-scores-with-lowest-radiation-cell-phones-why-samsung-phones-are-win-win.html Samsung 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 https://www.prlog.org/11943091-big-week-for-cell-phone-radiation-legislation.html A "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 https://www.prlog.org/11936095-magnetic-field-exposure-before-birth-may-contribute-to-childhood-obesity.html Research 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 https://www.prlog.org/11916029-russian-cell-phone-standards-offer-better-protection-than-american-standards.html Unlike 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 https://www.prlog.org/11911996-cell-phone-radiation-damages-sperm.html Scientists 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 https://www.prlog.org/11901340-does-the-fcc-plan-to-rubber-stamp-outdated-cell-phone-radiation-standards.html More 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 https://www.prlog.org/11879000-cell-phone-radiation-warning-on-san-francisco-government-web-site.html San 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