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A study has shown that radiation from mobile phones may cause a
substantial increase in the forces that living cells exert on each other. Experts
said this research could be critical to providing answers to the question of
whether radiation from mobile phones is linked to cancer and other health
problems. Although several researchers believe this to be the case, they have
been unable to come up with ways that radiation could produce this affect and
harm biological tissue.
The conventional theory states the only way radio waves could harm a
cell would be if they were powerful enough to break chemical bonds or heat the
tissue, like microwaves. However, it was discovered the radiation given off by
the handsets on mobile phones was too weak to result in either of these
effects.
Research has shown that water molecules have poles of positive and
negative electric charges referred to as van der Waals forces, which are known
to produce attractive forces between cells. In a study using a very simplified
mathematical model of two red blood cells, the effect of electromagnetic fields
with different frequencies of radiation was calculated.
This study determined that the water molecules within the cells tried to
reposition their negative and positive poles by altering the field created by
the radiation.
The results of this study didn’t prove negative effects from mobile
phone radiation, however if the effect could be proven based on
experimentation, it could provide the basis of an explanation for tissue
damage.
Future studies will be conducted to check the dielectric properties of
various types of biological tissue during exposure to radiation across the
range of frequencies normally used by mobile phones.
New Scientist
April 6, 2004
Dr. Mercola's Comment:
Whether or not cell phones cause harm is
extremely controversial, but it seems the best option is to limit your cell phone use, especially while driving, and be
sure to use a wireless headset when you do. Aside from the wireless headset,
cell phone dangers can be minimized by using a wired headset and keeping the
phone away from your body while it is in standby mode. Keep the phone in a
purse or holster on your belt instead of in a pocket, when the phone is not in
use.
One of the most dangerous aspects of using a
cell phone while driving is how much it increases your chances of getting into
a car accident.
Even though your eyes may be on the road while
you are on the phone, your full concentration level isn’t there. Statistics
show that cell phones increase your risk of having an accident by a devastating
400 percent.
So, please take these warnings to heart and
resist the temptation to use your cell phone while driving.
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