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AM Radio Waves May Be Harmful?

Posted by simoniker on from the talk-is-lifethreatening? dept.

Klar writes "Wired News reports that: 'Korean scientists have found that regions near AM radio-broadcasting towers had 70 percent more leukemia deaths than those without.' The article continues: 'The study, to be published in an upcoming issue of the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, also found that cancer deaths were 29 percent higher near such transmitters.' While 'their study did not prove a direct link between cancer and the transmitters', the FDA and the World Health Organization are urging more studies, especially of radio waves from cell phones."

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  1. Random trolling. by SatanicPuppy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You know, I used to see things first on /. and second on Fark. When did it switch? It's pretty sorry when you're a supposed news site duping a site where every third article is "Not Safe for Work".

    Hmmmm. -1 Flamebait? -1 Troll? Mod me down baby! I crave rejection!

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    1. Re:Random trolling. by ziggy_zero · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Yeah, I've noticed that too. Oh well.

      Slashdot is going downhill.

      Mod me down too honey, I have plenty of karma to burn!

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  2. Re:Are the levels always athermal? by pyrrhonist · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Do freak hotspots never occur in urban environments?

    Sure they do. For instance, Harvard Square in Boston is a huge freak hotspot.

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