(Natural News) The Russian Ministry of Health has proposed a ban on the use of mobile phones and Wi-Fi technology in elementary schools throughout Russia, citing the dangers associated with non-ionizing radiation. The Medical Department of the Russian Academy of Science, along with the Russian National Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection and the Russian Ministry […]

(Natural News) Aside from goring on junk food and not exercising, scientists have found another bad habit that can cause obesity and other health problems: excessive smartphone use. In their study, published in the Journal of Paediatrics, researchers warned that glued to your phone can increase the risk of diabetes, heart attacks or even cancer. Cell phone use and disease risk […]

(Natural News) It is an undisputed fact that cell phones emit radiation, and that after prolonged exposure, the human body can absorb this radiation. The speed at which technological developments have rolled out in the past few years means that the long-term effects of exposure to these high levels of radiation are not yet properly […]

(Natural News) People think that harmful radiation could only come from places like Chernobyl or Fukushima — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For the most part, the risk of being exposed to radiation is all everywhere, and sometimes, it’s in places where you least expect it. In his video, Neil from EMF Safety […]

(Natural News) Is your cellphone turning you into the devil? Scientists have recently discovered that something — possibly excessive cellphone use — is causing people to grow “bony spikes” along the back of their skulls. If you needed anymore confirmation that the modern world is going to hell in a handbasket, now humans will actually […]

(Natural News) While it certainly didn’t require an in-depth analysis to arrive at this somewhat obvious conclusion, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has confirmed that it’s indeed safer to use hand-free devices like earbuds or Bluetooth as opposed to holding your phone while talking and driving. A paper they […]

(Natural News) These days, more kids are getting used to playing on their own phones and gadgets instead of toys. While there are educational apps that are suitable for kids, an alarming study warns that letting preteens spend time on devices before bedtime negatively affects their sleep quality. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) Don’t get caught up in the hype when your phone company starts promoting its upcoming 5G service. Is it cutting-edge technology? Yes. Is it faster than previous iterations? Certainly. Will they make a lot of money from it? Absolutely. But is it safe? Many experts believe the answer to that question is a […]

(Natural News) Are your children always sleepy? Maybe it’s time to reduce their screen time. A new study reveals that children who use their phones, tablets, or video game consoles for at least four hours a day are twice as likely to be sleep-deprived. Researchers from San Diego State University compared the effects of wireless devices […]

(Natural News) Traffic fatalities are unfortunately on the rise, and regulators apparently haven’t pinpointed the reason for the spike in car crash-related deaths. It may be that U.S. government statistics under-report the role of distracted driving especially since smartphones have become all-purpose devices rather than just relied upon for casual yakking. According to Bloomberg, it is getting far […]