Can your desk job be harming your health?
For most of us, work means staring at our computer screens for 8 hours a day, if not much longer. Our computers and laptops emit harmful electromagnetic radiation (EMR), and to make matters worse, office spaces usually mean many computers or laptops in use simultaneously with little distance between them. Wi-Fi routers also emit strong […]
Electromagnetic Radiation in the School Environment, And Potential Risks for Your Kid’s Health
Technology is invading our lives at a rate faster than you can imagine. Every sector, whether educational, industrial, or medical, have redefined their ways of working to keep up with the technological advancements. However, while moving toward a technically-strong world, we might have to weigh the risks that the technology comes with. One such and […]
How can our kitchen be a hazard to our health?
We have been using home appliances for a very long time. Our parents used them. Our grandparents used them, too. You might wonder if they caused no harm to them, what possible harmful effects they could have on you. During those days, there were fewer appliances, which mostly included refrigerators, microwave ovens, and mixer grinders. […]
Should you worry about Wifi?
While WiFi has revolutionized our daily lives, potential health impacts associated with its usage have raised concerns. Though some researchers deem WiFi’s non-ionizing microwaves too weak to cause significant harm, others warn of potential short-term and long-term health effects. As studies continue, limiting WiFi exposure and leading a healthy lifestyle remains prudent.
CNN: Cell Phone Use Can Increase Possible Cancer Risk
Science is always being updated The thing about science and scientific proof is that it is ever-evolving. Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, announced the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011, adding mobile phone use to the same “carcinogenic hazard” category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. Yet prior to this significant addition, […]
Biological Effects Of Power Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
U.S. Congress, OTA – “Electric and magnetic fields produced by electric power systems have recently been added to the list of environmental agents that are a potential threat to public health.” See the full OTA report!
A Prospective Study of In-utero Exposure to Magnetic Fields and the Risk of Childhood Obesity
The epidemic of childhood obesity Childhood obesity is a problem of increasing proportions and has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, both industrialized and newly industrialized. In American children, the prevalence is close to 20%. While efforts to lower obesity levels have focused on diet and physical activity with only limited success, other environmental factors should be […]
Tablets could be harming kids’ health, study says
Are tablets a fun way for kids to learn, or a dangerous health risk? The president of Environmental Health Trust, Dr. Devra Davis, says microwave radiation from our wireless devices pose significant risks to children (City News, 2014). “The radiation from a cellphone, which is a two-way microwave radio, gets twice as deep into the […]
Can Your Cellphone Increase the Risk of Brain Cancer?
Are you concerned about the potential risk of brain cancer from using your cellphone? Dive into this article to explore fascinating research on the correlation between cellphone use and malignant brain tumors. Discover the impact of radiofrequency energy emitted by cellphones, the evolving stance of the World Health Organization (WHO), and practical strategies to minimize exposure. Stay informed and make informed decisions about your cellphone usage to prioritize your well-being.