The iPhone: most dangerous cell phone ever? (No.)

Great discussion--Mercola does make, as well, a very interesting point about the unique dangers of the iPhone acting as a connecting station for other iPhones--


There is a lot of dismissive "it's all ridiculous superstition" talk about cell phone health risks (and wireless in general), which is concerning as this is very consistent with when science is generally wrong on an issue it really wants to be right about(denying and avoiding it instead of looking at all the research).

Most of the absolutist talk here is saying "there is not a possible concern"---this is contradicted by so many voices now it is not even a reasonable position to take, IMO. Cell phones are clearly NOT safe beyond a reasonable doubt--even interphone is not being released for this very reason--there is doubt and conflict among the scientists and their conclusions.

Also, if those who say they are "absolutely safe" are wrong, and the scientists saying they are doing dna damage are correct, there are HUGE potential consequences--for long term users who are young now, and for their children.

I found huge amounts of conflicting info on this subject as a concerned parent researching this issue before (not) buying a cell phone for my young son. Out of this experience, I have written a cut and paste ebook on the subject and it is available for free at :

cellphonesandchildrenshealth.blogspot.com

Most experts, here and abroad, are now saying the phones are not necessarily healthy (even the FCC and WHO and AMS acknowledge this), and that more research needs to be done, esp as regards childrens use.

good luck to you all and to your families

great discussion--there is a lot of dismissive "it's all ridiculous superstition" talk about cell phone health risks (and wireless in general), which is very consistent with when science is generally wrong on an issue. Most of the absolutist talk here is saying "there is not a possible concern"---this is contradicted by so many voices now it is not even a reasonable position to take, IMO. Cell phones are clearly NOT safe beyond a reasonable doubt--even interphone is not being released for this very reason--there is doubt and conflict among the scientists and their conclusions--

and, if you folk who say they are "absolutely safe" are wrong, and the scientists saying they are doing dna damage are correct, there are HUGE potential consequences--for long term users who are young now, and for their children-

I found huge amounts of conflicting info on this subject as a concerned parent researching this issue before (not) buying a cell phone for my young son-out of this experience, I have written a free cut and paste ebook on the subject and it is available at :

cellphonesandchildrenshealth.blogspot.com

Most experts, here and abroad, are now saying the phones are not necessarily healthy (incl the FCC and WHO and AMS), and that more research needs to be done, esp as regards childrens use.

good luck to you all and to your families

My ex-husband, a heavy cell phone user, had a BRAIN TUMOR removed from his head about a year ago - and yes, it developed on the side of his head against which he'd hold his phone. He also used to work on radar. Coincidence?

We have all sorts of new, never-been-heard-of before illnesses, including autism, ADD, and ADHD, all of which parallel the wireless boom perfectly. Coincidence?

People all over the globe are developing Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, an emerging environmental illness.

Dr. Robert O. Becker, two-time Nobel prize nominee who spent his LIFE studying the NON-thermal biological effects of chronic exposure to electromagnetic radiation DID find biological effects, and just because we don't yet know what these effects mean long term does NOT equal 'no effect' or 'safe'. Current guidelines were established based on THERMAL effects alone. In other words, no heating of tissue = safe, and I have to say we are playing with fire here. Just keep your eyes peeled to the dying honeybees and dying bats in the northeast. Neither have an immune system anymore, and neither do I. Communication between cells is essential for not only cancer preventation, but also every day, ho-hum bodily functions such as a fully functioning immune system, digestive system, respiratory system, adrenal system, etc...

Electro Hypersensitivity - Talking to Your Doctor

http://weepinitiative.org/talkingtoyourdoctor.pdf

German Doctors Unite on RF Health Effects:

http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/news/20050722_bamberg.asp

Becker Interview:

http://www.energyfields.org/science/becker.html

Bioinitiative Report:

http://www.bioinitiative.org/report/index.htm

'I'm allergic to modern living':

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-443717/Im-allergic-modern-living.html

The woman who needs a veil of protection from modern life:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-450995/The-woman-needs-veil-protection-modern-life.html

Mobile Phone Emissions Increase Worm Fertility:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1889-mobile-phone-emissions-increase-worm-fertility.html

Mystery in the Skin:

http://www.feb.se/ARTICLES/OlleJ.html

Allergic Reactions Enhanced by Cell Phone Use:

http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/313/

Cordless Phones and Malignant Brain Tumors:

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/cordlessPhonesBrainTumours.php

Attitudes to the Health Dangers of Non-Thermal EMFs:

http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/news/20080117_bevington_emfs.pdf

The Ecologist - The Gathering Brainstorm - Wi-Fi

http://www.avaate.org/article.php3?id_article=1216


Urge Congress on EMF Safety:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/urge-congress-on-emf-safety-fcc

Broadband - A Public Health Hazard:

http://wavr.org/petition/ToObama.php

the reason he's selling this "blue tube" is because they believe radiation travels up cables from cell phones, like wired headsets and, in the iphone's case, headphones. some even think that it may be more damaging than holding the phone up to your head, and when you're listening to music, well, you always have that radiation in both ears.

now, i'm no advocate for these guys, im not entirely convinced. but i will say that there has been a significant increase in brain cancer cases in the past 15 years. personally, i have no idea whether its damaging or not. i'm no scientist. and there doesnt seem to be significant evidence EITHER WAY.

regardless of what's actually happening, i still love my iphone and wouldnt use anything else as long as apple's making them.

so much hostility here! do people not want to consider the real risk of cell phone use?

it is not proven that they are safe and "every" study does not indicate that. a research oncologist warns about the dangers of cell phones, especially for children. see below:

http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2008/07/cell_phones_dangerous_for_kids.html

maybe i'm just sensitive, but i have always gotten a headache when i put the cell phone up against my ear. and a headache would be the least of my worries if some of the data that is coming back especially from the EU or if you look up the type of brain cancer Ted Kennedy has....

i say do your own research. make up your own mind. but i personally am wary of organizations like WHO and the FDA because big business (cell phone companies!) run the show...

Thanks. Those of us in NE Ohio never tiring of hearing diggs against us.

There actually is a mic in this. It's in that triangular piece below the blue tube. I used to have one of these by another manufacturer, but it had a clear tube. They are called air tube headsets. I'm not sure that it protects me from radiation, but I do notice I don't get headaches as much when using this, versus a wired headset.

I want the background image.

ahahahaha this guy is so full of it. How much do you want to bet that right now he's deep underground wearing a tin foil helmet thinking of a new product to prevent from alien attacks.

also, I looked through the website, and it said they have had 25,000 people come to their clinic over 23 years. sound like a lot? that's an average of 2.9 customers a day.

"These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease."

I work on SATCOM Equipment. Cellphones put out about 3.5W of radiation. I deal with around 50W directed into a concentrated beam and I'm still alive, cancer free and I have great blood pressure! Anyone worried about 3.5W of radiation had better go get a bubble and live in it.