Scientists Add Kidney Damage To The List Of Cell Phone Risk Daily Mail Journalist: Sarah Harris December 13, 1999 Mobile phones were at the centre of a new health scare last night after claims they can seriously damage the heart and kidneys. Earlier reports have already linked their use to brain tumors, headaches and premature […]
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Senate Inquiry On Cell Phone Safety
Democrats Deliver Senate Inquiry On Mobile Phones Senator Lyn Allison Australian Democrats Spokesperson on Telecommunications December 9, 1999 The Senate late yesterday agreed to a Senate inquiry into electro-magnetic emissions (EME), particularly from mobile phones. Democrats Telecommunications spokesperson, Senator Allison successfully moved to refer the matter to the Senate Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the […]
Cell Phones Linked To Cancer
Cell Phones Linked To Cancer? The Health Network Journalist: Twinkle Chisholm December 6, 1999 There is more bad news for the more than 60 million business people who use their cell phones on a daily basis. Two new studies are pointing to the possibility of tumors and memory loss caused by microwave signals coming from […]
Cell Phone Users Should Be Warned Of Health Risk
Consumer Group Says Cell Phone Users Should Be Warned Of Health Risk Central News Agency (Taiwan) Journalist: S. C. Chang December 3, 1999 A consumer group said Thursday that cell phones are a health risk, and governments should make it mandatory for the industry to warn users of that fact. Montreal-based Option Consommateurs pointed out […]
Is Your Cell Phone Killing You?
Is Your Cell Phone Killing You? PC Computing Journalist: Gordon Bass December, 1999 There’s more data suggesting problems with the radiation from cell phones than the FDA had when it banned silicone breast implants. Are we all at risk? It’s the must-have accessory of the late 20th century. It confers status and power. It gives […]
Rats Exposed To Cell Phone Microwaves Suffer Long-Term Memory Loss
Rats Exposed To Cell Phone Microwaves Suffer Long-Term Memory Loss University Of Washington November 30, 1999 Rats exposed to cell phone microwaves suffer long-term memory loss, according to new study by a University of Washington researcher Microwaves similar to those emitted by cell phones may affect long-term memory, according to a new study by a […]
Hearings On Safety Of Cell Phones
U.K. Starts Hearings On Safety Of Cell Phones Reuters November 11, 1999 A team of British experts began unprecedented public hearings on Thursday to gather evidence about potential health risks from mobile phones, officials said. The panel of independent experts, formed in April by then Health Minister Tessa Jowell, held the first of five planned […]
Proof That Cell Phones Do Cause Brain Damage
Soviet Proof That Cell Phones Do Cause Brain Damage Daily Express Journalist: Kathy Moran November 10, 1999 Evidence that Soviet scientists used mobile phone radiation to cause brain damage more than 20 years ago has been suppressed, it will be revealed today. Intelligence documents have been censored to hide the fact that Western governments have […]
Cell Phone Radiation broke the blood-brain barrier within two minutes
Mobile Phones A Two-Minute Health Hazard Sunday Age Journalist: Simon Mann November 7, 1999 Using a hand-held mobile phone for as little as two minutes could put people at risk of developing disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Swedish researchers found that microwaves from mobile phones […]
Alzheimer’s Link To Cell Phones
Alzheimer’s Link To Cell Phones Evening Standard November 6, 1999 Radiation emissions from mobile phones could place users at risk of brain conditions including Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers in Sweden have found that just two minutes’ exposure to energy waves from a handset can disable a defence mechanism in the body designed to prevent harmful proteins […]
Cell Phone Brain Cancer Risk
Cell Phone ‘Brain Cancer Risk’ BBC News November 6, 1999 Mobile phone users are worried about health risks Radiation emissions from mobile phones could place users at risk of brain conditions including Alzheimer’s Disease, according to new reports. Researchers in Sweden have found that just two minutes’ exposure to energy waves from a handset can […]
Scientist Debate Conclusions On Effects Of Radiation From Cell Phones
Scientist Debate Conclusions On Effects Of Radiation From Cell Phones Web MD Journalist: Sylvia Westphal November 5, 1999 A researcher, whose new study finds microwaves can harm rats’ memory, says that extrapolating his findings to cell phones is premature. A Wired News article November 3 said scientists had linked memory problems in rats “with the […]
Cell phone radio frequencies can affect long-term memory functions
Rats Dive Into Cell Phone Debate Wired News Journalist: Kristen Philipkoski November 3, 1999 Cell phones may cause long-term memory loss, a recent study on laboratory rats indicates. Dr. Henry Lai, a research professor in bioengineering at the University of Washington in Seattle has linked long-term memory loss and diminished navigating skills in rats with […]
Cell Phone Cancer Scare
Cell Phone Cancer Scare Time Journalist: Ian Smith, M.D. October 31, 1999 “Can cell phones cause brain cancer?” That’s the question my editor asked me as I talked to him on my cellular phone while walking a Manhattan street last week. Looking around, I counted almost one in five people similarly engaged in conversations on […]
Expert Claims Cover-Up On Cell Phone Cancer Risk
Expert Claims Cover-Up On Cell Phone Cancer Risk The Australian Journalist: Dominique Jackson October 26, 1999 TELCOS have been accused of hiding evidence that shows mobile phones may cause cancer. The claim comes from George Carlo, whose company was paid $US25 million ($40 million) over the past five years to conduct research for the Cellular […]
Questions But No Answers About Cell Phone Radiation Safety
Questions But No Answers About Cell Phone Radiation Safety The New York Times Journalist: Warren E. Leary October 26, 1999 Almost since there have been cellular phones, there have been worries that the radio waves they emit might cause brain cancer. Yet despite years of studies, no one has established a solid link, and the […]
Warning On Cell Phones Cancer Link
Warning On Cell Phones Cancer Link Australian Financial Review Journalist: Stan Beer October 25, 1999 The head of a major health research group funded by the United States mobile phone industry has advised the chairman of AT&T that there is strong evidence linking cell phones to brain cancer. On October 6, Dr George Carlo, chairman […]
World’s Biggest Study Into Cell Phones And Cancer
World’s Biggest Probe Into Cell Phones And Cancer Sunday Mirror October 24, 1999 The world’s biggest study into suspected links between mobile phones and cancer will take place in the New Year. Nearly 9,000 cancer sufferers in 14 countries – including the UK and USA – will be interviewed by scientists in a £5.5 million […]
FCC: Cell Phone Safety Tests Need Standards
FCC: Cell Phone Tests Need Standards Dallas Morning News October 23, 1999 U.S. regulators warned a technical panel Friday to promptly develop tests for determining safe levels of wireless phone emissions or face standards imposed by the Federal Communications Commission. Manufacturers such as Motorola Inc. and Nokia Oyj use different methods for testing microwave radiation […]
Radiation Safety Fear From Cell Phones
MP’s Seek Action Over Safety Fear For Mobiles The Scotsman October 23, 1999 Lower limits on mobile phone emissions were recommended yesterday by a Commons committee. Although MPs conceded that there was no evidence to prove microwave radiation from the phones was harmful, they said manufacturers should be made to adopt tighter guidelines. The science […]
Children And Cell Phone Radiation Risk: Optus And Toys R Us Should Tell Parents
Kids And Cell Phone Hazards Risk: Optus And Toys R Us Should Tell Parents The Risks Australian Democrats – Media Release Lyn Allison – Spokesperson on Communications October 21, 1999 The Democrats today slammed an Optus-Toys ‘R Us joint venture selling mobile phones to children The Democrats’ Spokesperson on Communications, Senator Lyn Allison, said the […]
FDA Letter of Intent For Collaboration With CTIA
Letter of Intent for a Proposed Collaboration on Mobile Phone Research between the Food and Drug Administration and the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association October 20, 1999 FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health signed a Letter of Intent on October 18, 1999, to formally begin discussions and negotiations on a proposed collaborative project with the […]
Industry In Attacks On GPRS Radiation Rumors
Industry In Attacks On GPRS Radiation Rumors Electronics Weekly Journalist: Roy Rubenstein October 20, 1999 Mobile handset makers, silicon vendors and operators alike have rebutted claims of a potential delay in the introduction of GSM data enhanced handsets due to health issue concerns. They also dismissed reports of technical difficulties regarding battery overheating. GPRS works […]
Cell Phone Cancer Scare: Are You At Risk?
Cell Phone Cancer Scare: Are You At Risk? PR Newswire October 20, 1999 New research shows cell phone usage may cause cancer. More than 80 million Americans use cell phones, yet mounting scientific evidence shows mobile phone usage may cause brain tumors. The problem, explored in December’s PC Computing, stems from the radio frequency radiation […]
