Cellphone overuse leads to premature aging?
posted May 14th 2005 10:15PM
Okay, so add to the list of potential cellphone dangers the idea that too much usage can age you prematurely. Scientists at Cairo University found the short and micro wave exposure causes damage to human cells — particularly red blood cells and their enzymes. The 15-year study found that, over time, those who work and dwell in areas of high electromagnetic and electric fields suffered affected liver enzymes, glands, muscles, hormone balance, heart and bone marrow, and basically exhibited health problems associated with old age. They advised the public to limit their usage of mobiles whenever possible, and advised re-setting international safe limits for exposure with use of microwaves and related technologies. Doesn't scare us, mind you — we've been employing the trademarked Engadget tin foil hat technique since the late 80's, when it began as a mere fashion trend. Who knew it could help preserve our youthful good looks?
does the wireless keyboard (mx duo) that i use on my lap hurt me too? that would suck. a lot.
The idea of health effects from cell phones or other devices is quickly becoming the focus of much research.
The findings are confirming for many researchers the observations made over the years of the effects of very small energy sources on living things. It has been discovered that small amounts of energy when delivered in the right way can have the same effects as a massive dose of chemicals.
The effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) continue to be reported worldwide.
im assuming there will be another study tomorrow to counter this one?
I hate it when they say 15 year study. It prolly means they looked at a 15 year old and a 30 year old and found that (oh no!) a 30year old has aged!
- wouldnt actual age 'reducing' make-up only have kicked in about 15 years a go? theres your solution!
If everyone just used an earpiece there wouldn't be nay of these problems, You may look dorkier but it's safer
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They don't consider other factors... Perhaps people that "dwell" in these areas of high EMFs (in other words Urban dwellers) differ in things like income therefore leading to poorer health access, nutrition choices etc etc, among other things like fuel emmissions which are obviously detrimental to a person's health. It is important to consider these ideas first.
I'll 2nd #5's comments.
I've been using a headset for years. Not because of the EMI problem, but because the phones are so SMALL you would kill your neck! Last year, I bought a Jabra BT250. Now you couldn't get me to use a cell without one! Do I can I look like something from star trek? I could care less.
I remember a time when there was similar concern for the effects of radiation from microwave ovens, or even TV sets.
Of course, all of this came to naught, and no one is bothered by the issue any longer.
It's human nature to worry about what one doesn't fully understand, and so it seems all new technologies become the subject of health scares.
Also, another point is this: this study is from Cairo University, not exactly a leading research institution. Who knows exactly how credible this institution is, what type of equipment they use, what their track record in research is? Most likely they are years behind in technology and science.
Bottom line: I wouldn't trust Cairo University as some leading authority in the sciences.
Physics: Any radio, including a cell phone, produces both an Electric Field and a Magnetic Field. The strength of the Electric Field in air is MAGNIFIED 80 times in water, and cells are mostly water. Also, the Magnetic Field will affect the iron in the body in ways that we don't yet understand. To me, it seems that putting an antenna right next to your brain is a very bad idea.
#8 - Cairo University is reputed to be one of the world's oldest universities if not the oldest.
At that time, Europeans were still killing each other (as opposed to now killing everyone else like the European-now-Americans) and the "New World" hadn't even been discovered - at least not by Columbus.
Given the choice between looking into a piece of university research as opposed to reading the post of an internet nobody, I know which I'd be listening to.
Now there's a thought.