Cellphones are dangerous/not dangerous, chapter 8041

According to London researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in England, a ten-year study concluded there is no increased risk of tumor generation in use of cellphones near the ear or head—but they're unsure about what their study may find in the years ahead. Uh, that's about it. Gee, where have we heard that song and dance (or directly contradictory evidence) about thirty or so times before, hmm?

[Thanks, Drew]

[ShinyGuy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

I think this just backs up previous studies and thank god for the positive results, I will pass it on to my readers

[A. Davis @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

PDA & Smartphone Optimized SitesReplacing my laptop with a Treo

[Eric @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

But you can't play 3d games, etc. on a Treo..

[dj @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

Does anyone know about AegisGuard LS spray which claims to stop 99.9% of the radiation? Looks like it's and expensive, but easy solution.

[Fahad Fateh @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

Something so useful should not be harmful.

Thank God.

[Mike @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

Honestly, who really cares anymore?

WTFOMGBBQ CELL PHONES ARE DANGEROUS!!!
Everyone is still going to use them.

Cell phones are the safest devices in the world.
Everyone is still going to use them.

Try concentrating on a cure for AIDS or cancer or something usefull.

[TheWakeUpCall @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

I saw this on the news in the UK (As I live there). They said that the study is only valid for the first 10 years of usage; they are not sure of long term effects. And they only tested it with one type of cancer.

[otakucode @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

"There is no evidence to support your fears, citizens... but don't worry! We still might find something!"

How about anyone so desperate for fear that they'll believe cell phones will give them tumors or that their kids will be aducted at any moment (check the stats, it's safer now than in the 1950s) just go move out into the wilderness? It'll give you all kinds of things to be afraid of... wild animals, poisonous plants, skin cancer from the sun, etc, etc. Some people just don't function in a society where most worry has been removed by modern technology.

[Alice Radley @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

What is the deal with Hitler and his mobile phone?

[homer @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

i don't agree...i think cell phones are the new cigarettes, in that in 10 - 20 years it will be obvious they are not safe and people have been happily cooking their brains from the age of 5 for generations. go ahead and post a bunch of nonsense in reply, but there have been several studies that show they do cause tumors, and that aside, WTF do you think high-energy beams are going to do to your body's cells? IMO it's logical cellphones are bad for you and it's just a matter of time before there is conclusive data to back it up. by the way, i do have a cellphone, but use it very rarely (b/c cellphone clarity sucks) and only with a headset.

[Spiritualized @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

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http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/250705_tech.htm

In a recent scientific study conducted by a team of researchers from the Technion, a possible link between microwave radiation, similar to the type found in cellular phones, and different kinds of damage to the visual system was found. At least one kind of damage seems to accumulate over time and not heal, challenging the common view and leading the researchers to the assertion that the duration of exposure is not less important than the intensity of the irradiation. The researchers also emphasized that existing exposure guidelines for microwave radiation might have to change.
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[GregGrunge @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

Who else thinks that picture looks like Hitler?

[Finished.Law.School @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM]

Do people really care about this anymore?