Based on new findings, the World Health Organization classifies cell phones as a potential cancer risk much like exhaust from gasoline-powered vehicles and lead. Meanwhile, CNET launches a series on the state of cell phone research and what consumers can do to protect themselves.
WHO: Cell phones may cause cancer World Health Organization issues new findings, classifying cell phones as a potential cancer risk, like exhaust from gasoline-powered vehicles and lead. (Posted in Signal Strength by Marguerite Reardon) May 31, 2011 10:04 AM PDT
Cell phone radiation: Harmless or health risk Despite years of research, there's little consensus on whether you should be worried about your well-being. CNET explains why experts looking at the same data have reached completely different conclusions. (Posted in Signal Strength by Marguerite Reardon) May 31, 2011 4:00 AM PDT
Researcher's strong signal on cell phone risk q&a CNET talks to a cancer researcher with the National Academy of Sciences who says more information on the health effects of cell phones is sorely needed and that we should err on the side of caution. (Posted in Dialed In by Kent German) May 31, 2011 4:00 AM PDT
Cell phone radiation levels Every cell puts out a SAR, or specific absorption rate, that measures the quantity of radio frequency (RF) energy that is absorbed by the body. In this guide, you will find phone-specific SAR levels measured with the phone next to the ear, as tested by the FCC. &149' '20 highest-radiation cell phones &149' '20 lowest-radiation cell phones (Posted in CNET Reviews by Kent German and Nicole Lee) May 27, 2011 3:35 AM PDT
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Cell phone radiation and the law that died San Francisco was right to shelve its law requiring retailers to post a cell phone's SAR. But as the debate continues, the CTIA's reaction will be telling. (Posted in Dialed In by Kent German) May 9, 2011 1:58 PM PDT
SF shelves cell phone radiation ordinance After a lawsuit from a cell phone trade group, San Francisco's Right to Know ordinance has been put on an indefinite hold. Amended legislation, however, will likely come in its place. (Posted in Dialed In by Kent German) May 6, 2011 1:08 PM PDT .postBody h3, .postBody h4 { font-size: 1.2em' margin: 10px 0 0 0 ' padding: 0px' font-weight: bold' border-bottom: none' }
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