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Limit Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy

Limit Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy

You can limit exposure to Radio-frequency (RF) Energy from your Cell phone. Although studies continue to assess potential effects of mobile phone use, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified RF Energy as a possible carcinogen. If you are concerned about potential health effects from cell phone RF Energy, the following are the recommendations: Limiting cell phone use by children: Developing brains and thinner skulls lead to higher absorption in children. Using a headset, speakerphone or text instead: Exposure decreases…

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Swine Flu

Swine Flu

What Is Swine Flu? Swine flu is a highly contagious (spreads from person to person) infection caused by a virus. The name “Swine Flu” is however a misnomer as the infection has also been detected in people who were never in contact with pigs. Thus the World Health Organization has changed its name to a more appropriate and scientific one- Influenza a (H1N1).