![]() The worst place to keep your phone: in your pants or shirt front pocket.Įven when you’re not on a call, your cell phone is still transmitting microwaves, Davis explains. That rule is doubly important in rural areas, where your phone pumps out more microwaves in an attempt to locate a signal, Davis says. “For every millimeter you put between yourself and your phone, you reduce your body’s absorption of microwave radiation by 15 percent,” Davis explains. Or use your cell’s speakerphone function-anything to keep the phone away from your body. Use a wired hands-free device whenever you talk on your phone. And even skeptics will agree that there’s no harm in taking simple measures to limit your (potential) risks. She knows you’re not about to toss your iPhone in the garbage. But studies indicate such radiation can damage DNA, weaken the blood-brain barrier, and increase markers identified as risk factors for cancer, Davis says.ĭespite her concerns, Davis is a realist. The risks of microwave radiation are hotly debated. ( Click here for an interview transcript where Davis addresses frequently asked questions about cell-phone risks.) She points to numerous studies that have linked cell-phone use-and specifically the microwave radiation that cell phones emit-to brain cancer, tumors, and sperm damage. ![]() More from : Cell Phone Risks and Radiationĭavis is in the camp that believes cell phones pose serious health risks. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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