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There has been a controversy for some time on the health risks that cell phones pose to humans through their use. While many have claimed most studies to be inconclusive a new recent study has been conducted that claims to have proven and shown an increase in cancer risks through the use of cell phones. In Stockholm, Sweden a recent study conducted by the Karolinska Institute found that there was an increased risk of brain cancer in certain parts of the brain through the regular use of cell phones. The study consisted of 634 subjects over a two year period. Of the subjects 209 already had brain tumors and 425 were completely healthy. This most recent study took place over a 2 year period and showed that increased microwaves from the cell phones did indeed pose a health risk to the brain. Due to the small amount of subjects however a larger study is being done with 3,000 subjects with results due out late in 2009. While it is not good to fall into a hysteria over every study, enough studies have been done on microwaves to prove that microwaves themselves can indeed pose serious health risks. Cell phones emit microwaves, it's simple as that. The FDA claims that cell phones pose no real serious threat to the public however the FDA allows drugs each year to be administered to the public that later get recalled for their dangerous side effects. Common sense will show you that the FDA is not always right when it comes to our safety, so using the FDA as a reliable source for safety information is not my first choice. I prefer to listen to the scientists rather than a government agency that in my opinion is flawed. Without going into a panic and trashing your cell phone there are some steps to help reduce your microwave exposure from your cellular device. Following these steps may not entirely eliminate the risks but can significantly reduce them. Step One - Trash Your Analog Phone Okay, so I said don't go trashing your cell phone in a panic. All I can say is oops. If you are using an analog cell phone you are increasing your microwave exposure by up to three times the normal compared to digital cell phone usage. If you have a concern for your health you will want to switch to a digital phone which has been shown to have a significant decrease in microwave exposure compared to analog. Step Two - Use an Ear Piece or Bluetooth This step has an obvious benefit. By using an ear piece you are directing the microwave exposure away from your head where the vulnerable area of the brains have been shown to have the risk factors. Ear pieces are fairly inexpensive ($20.00) and are considered more acceptable for driving use as well. Many laws have been passed requiring the use of earpieces during driving due to safety concerns so you actually are getting two birds with one stone here. Your cell phone may have even came with an ear piece already so now is the time to dust that baby off and take it for a run. Bluetooth can be pricier but the quality of communication is enhanced for talking in respects to earpieces. Step Three - Check Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) SAR is the amount of radio waves absorbed by your body through cell phone use. The FCC has a regulation standard of 1.6 watts or lower per kilogram of flesh weight. Cnet did some recent research on actual SAR levels with cell phones and these were the overall winners for the lowest SAR levels: CELL PHONE LIMIT SAR 1.6 LG KG800 SAR 0.135 Motorola Razr V3x SAR 0.14 Nokia 9300 SAR 0.21 Nokia N90 SAR 0.22 Samsung SGH-G800 SAR 0.23 Samsung Sync SGH-A707 SAR 0.236 Nokia 7390 SAR 0.26 Samsung SGH-T809 SAR 0.32 Samsung SGH-E910 SAR 0.33 Motorola Razr2 V8 SAR 0.36 Step Four - Don't Give Kids Cell Phones With so many studies and controversy over the cell phone slash brain cancer issue it is best to not have a young developing child own a cell phone. This is somewhat problematic because a cell phone can actually increase safety in respect to emergencies and parent to child contact. I say if you must give a child a cell phone make sure they use earpieces, have a cell phone lowest on the SAR level, and limit their use to emergencies. Step Four - Reduce Usage We have become reliant on our cell phones and perhaps it's time we start using them less. This of course is a personal decision and relies on how important this issue is to you. Some call the issue a media scare while others claim it's an urgent health issue. As a free American it is up to you to decide from the facts if a cell phone is causing you harm. I always say better safe than sorry and you have to admit, how urgent are most of your cell phone calls?

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<h1>Cell Phones and Brain Cancer - Reducing the Risks</h1><br><br> <br><br> There has been a controversy for some time on the health risks that cell phones pose to humans through their use. While many have claimed most studies to be inconclusive a new recent study has been conducted that claims to have proven and shown an increase in cancer risks through the use of cell phones. In Stockholm, Sweden a recent study conducted by the Karolinska Institute found that there was an increased risk of brain cancer in certain parts of the brain through the regular use of cell phones. The study consisted of 634 subjects over a two year period. Of the subjects 209 already had brain tumors and 425 were completely healthy. This most recent study took place over a 2 year period and showed that increased microwaves from the cell phones did indeed pose a health risk to the brain. Due to the small amount of subjects however a larger study is being done with 3,000 subjects with results due out late in 2009. While it is not good to fall into a hysteria over every study, enough studies have been done on microwaves to prove that microwaves themselves can indeed pose serious health risks. Cell phones emit microwaves, it's simple as that. The FDA claims that cell phones pose no real serious threat to the public however the FDA allows drugs each year to be administered to the public that later get recalled for their dangerous side effects. Common sense will show you that the FDA is not always right when it comes to our safety, so using the FDA as a reliable source for safety information is not my first choice. I prefer to listen to the scientists rather than a government agency that in my opinion is flawed. Without going into a panic and trashing your cell phone there are some steps to help reduce your microwave exposure from your cellular device. Following these steps may not entirely eliminate the risks but can significantly reduce them. Step One - Trash Your Analog Phone Okay, so I said don't go trashing your cell phone in a panic. All I can say is oops. If you are using an analog cell phone you are increasing your microwave exposure by up to three times the normal compared to digital cell phone usage. If you have a concern for your health you will want to switch to a digital phone which has been shown to have a significant decrease in microwave exposure compared to analog. Step Two - Use an Ear Piece or Bluetooth This step has an obvious benefit. By using an ear piece you are directing the microwave exposure away from your head where the vulnerable area of the brains have been shown to have the risk factors. Ear pieces are fairly inexpensive ($20.00) and are considered more acceptable for driving use as well. Many laws have been passed requiring the use of earpieces during driving due to safety concerns so you actually are getting two birds with one stone here. Your cell phone may have even came with an ear piece already so now is the time to dust that baby off and take it for a run. Bluetooth can be pricier but the quality of communication is enhanced for talking in respects to earpieces. Step Three - Check Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) SAR is the amount of radio waves absorbed by your body through cell phone use. The FCC has a regulation standard of 1.6 watts or lower per kilogram of flesh weight. Cnet did some recent research on actual SAR levels with cell phones and these were the overall winners for the lowest SAR levels: CELL PHONE LIMIT SAR 1.6 LG KG800 SAR 0.135 Motorola Razr V3x SAR 0.14 Nokia 9300 SAR 0.21 Nokia N90 SAR 0.22 Samsung SGH-G800 SAR 0.23 Samsung Sync SGH-A707 SAR 0.236 Nokia 7390 SAR 0.26 Samsung SGH-T809 SAR 0.32 Samsung SGH-E910 SAR 0.33 Motorola Razr2 V8 SAR 0.36 Step Four - Don't Give Kids Cell Phones With so many studies and controversy over the cell phone slash brain cancer issue it is best to not have a young developing child own a cell phone. This is somewhat problematic because a cell phone can actually increase safety in respect to emergencies and parent to child contact. I say if you must give a child a cell phone make sure they use earpieces, have a cell phone lowest on the SAR level, and limit their use to emergencies. Step Four - Reduce Usage We have become reliant on our cell phones and perhaps it's time we start using them less. This of course is a personal decision and relies on how important this issue is to you. Some call the issue a media scare while others claim it's an urgent health issue. As a free American it is up to you to decide from the facts if a cell phone is causing you harm. I always say better safe than sorry and you have to admit, how urgent are most of your cell phone calls?<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> TopSavings.Net offers cell phones to consumers and businesses online. http://www.topsavings.net/cell-phones.html<br><br> Keywords: <b>brain cancer, cell phone, cell phones, cancer, sar, risks</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/cell-phones-and-brain-cancer-reducing-the-risks.html" target=_blank>Cell Phones and Brain Cancer - Reducing the Risks</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/">Health</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/llunlimited-1612.html">llunlimited</a>

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