Cellphone radiation could cause kidney damage?

[okarol]

Cellphone radiation could cause kidney damage?

By Will Park on Monday, December 29th, 2008 at 1:59 pm PST In Announcements, Research

Just in time to make the 2008 news cycle, a new research study suggests that cellphone radiation can actually cause kidney damage. While radiation from mobile phones has been blamed for everything from killing bees to causing cancer and mental retardation, this may be the first time that cellphones have been linked to kidney damage.

Researchers found that low-level radiation - even lower than the dose we get from pushing a handset up against your face - caused the hemoglobin in red blood cells to leak out into the bloodstream. The hemoglobin build-up could eventually lead to heart disease and kidney stones, according to the researchers.

Of course, the Federation of the Electronics Industry has already countered the findings with their assertion that there is still no consistent evidence that mobile phones are actually doing more harm than good.

Still, it might be a good idea to use that hands-free kit you got over the holidays…

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/29/cellphone-radiation-could-cause-kidney-damage.html

[Rerun]

They didn't even have cell phones in 1987!!!

                                         

[Lucinda]

I have had a cellphone glued to my ear since the first "brick" came out 20 years ago!  I think the only ill effects is probably my massive phone bills.  I think they are pretty safe! 

[okarol]

Cell phones were first made available to the public in 1984 although they were very large, expensive instruments. The Federal Communications Commission worked together with AT&T and Bell Towers to establish broadcast towers.

My husband had his first car phone in 1985.