What are electromagnetic fields (EMFs)?
In June 2003, scientists reported findings from a population-based study to evaluate whether exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is associated with increased risk for breast cancer in Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), N.Y. They did ... [... more]
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"Electromagnetic Fields"
A Double Blind Randomized Study on Adjunctive Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of 5th Metatarsal Non-Union Fracture Efficacy and Safety of Weak Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in Mild and Moderate Essential ... [... more]
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Electromagnetic fields and public health
Mobile telephony is now commonplace around the world. This wireless technology relies upon an extensive network of fixed antennas, or base stations, relaying information with radiofrequency (RF) signals. Over 1.4 million base stations exist ... [... more]
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Electromagnetic fields & public health:
Microwaves are high frequency radio waves (radiofrequency fields) and, like visible radiation (light), are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Microwaves are used primarily for TV broadcasting, radar for air and sea navigational aids, and ... [... more]
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Los campos electromagnéticos y la salud pública
Hoy día la telefonía móvil es algo corriente en todo el mundo. Esa tecnología inalámbrica se basa en una amplia red de antenas fijas o estaciones de base que transmiten información mediante señales de [... more]
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What are electromagnetic fields?
Electromagnetic fields are present everywhere in our environment but are invisible to the human eye. Electric fields are produced by the local build-up of electric charges in the atmosphere associated with thunderstorms. The earth's magnetic ... [... more]
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WHO / Electromagnetic fields
Electromagnetic fields of all frequencies represent one of the most common and fastest growing environmental influences, about which anxiety and speculation are spreading. All populations are now exposed to varying degrees of EMF, and the levels ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
List of "Ask the Experts" Questions and Answers
NRC Grants to HPS Education Institutions for Student Scholarships and/or Fellowships and Faculty Development now open until 25 Feb 2009 Questions and answers provided by HPS experts can be accessed using the "Search" feature or the list of ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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