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Posted 2026-09-29#1126 · Permanent link ↗

Reports symptoms attributed to towers, Wi-Fi, vehicles and solar-inverter electrical noise and identifies…

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I live in Slovenia, about 90 meters from cell towers. I am unvaccinated and have not had COVID-19. My health issues began with 4G deployment (shoulder calcifications) and exploded with 5G. Symptoms include brain fog, poor concentration and memory, ear pain, insomnia, extreme fatigue, and joint pain. Symptoms disappear when changing locations. Replacing our modem worsened ear pain. Turning off home Wi-Fi 3 years ago eliminated frequent colds/coughing and reduced some symptoms, though fatigue and cognitive issues persist. I now use my mobile phone only for SMS. In enclosed spaces, especially modern cars (with GPS, built-in SIMs, radar, and sensors), reactions occur in 100% of cases. Phone calls or active wireless in cars cause severe pressure, breathing difficulty, voice distortion, and panic/suffocation, forcing me to open windows. Talking on the phone for 10 minutes distorts my voice and causes flu-like symptoms for a week. Strong Wi-Fi exposure triggers insomnia, sore throat, and respiratory symptoms. I attribute these reactions to EMF/high-frequency disruptions of oxygen transport: Tissue Hypoxia: Deprivation of adequate oxygen to cells. Rouleaux Effect / Red Blood Cell Agglutination: Red blood cells stacking due to charge changes, impairing capillary flow and oxygen delivery. Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS): EMF-triggered vascular constriction and air deprivation. After installing a rooftop solar inverter, holding a wired mouse caused pain/electrical sensations despite all wireless being off. Measurements confirmed "dirty electricity" from the inverter converting DC to AC, creating voltage spikes across unshielded house wiring. A dirty electricity meter showed ~1900 mV (safe limit: 50 mV). We are currently awaiting active/passive filters. My body acts as a sensor without needing instruments. Health issues affect my family too: my husband has tinnitus. Of our three children, the two who attended school near broadcast antennas have issues: one has hearing loss (also used a baby monitor), and the other has tremors. Both were exposed 24/7. Our third child, who attended a different school, shows no symptoms. Following 5G deployment, health problems appeared across our neighborhood among both vaccinated and unvaccinated, young and old (e.g., heart arrhythmia in an unvaccinated neighbor, high blood pressure in a 17-year-old). Most neighbors now have high blood pressure, with several recent sudden cardiac deaths and cancer cases. Unprotected exposure, especially for children, risks an explosion of chronic illness and cognitive decline.
Posted 2026-09-29#1119 · Permanent link ↗

Invokes Robert Becker’s bioelectricity work to argue for non-thermal safety assessment. Describes claimed…

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**SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)** **Regarding:** Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure **Docket Reference:** Related to Federal Register Notice (Document 2026-19252) **Subject:** Incorporating Non-Thermal Biological Frameworks and the Scientific Legacy of Dr. Robert O. Becker into Modern Regulatory Safety Standards I. Executive Summary As HHS reviews scientific data regarding human exposure to EMFs, RF, and wireless radiation, it must address a fundamental flaw in existing safety paradigms: the reliance on thermal-only thresholds. To establish safety standards protecting public health from chronic wireless environments, HHS should integrate the bioelectromagnetics principles established by Dr. Robert O. Becker (former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and VA Medical Investigator). Dr. Becker’s pioneering research and historical testimonies—such as his 1977 *60 Minutes* evaluation of the Navy's ELF "Project Seafarer" grid—prove that living organisms are highly sensitive bioelectric systems vulnerable to non-thermal radiation. II. The Flaw of the Thermal-Only Paradigm Current federal exposure limits assume electromagnetic radiation only harms human health if it causes thermal burning or acute heating. Dr. Becker’s work directly refutes this, demonstrating that uncontrolled, non-thermal electrical and magnetic fields interact directly with living tissue at a cellular level. Living cells maintain delicate electrical potentials governing growth, healing, and communication. Ambient, non-thermal radiation acts as an external disruptor to these networks. Evaluating safety based solely on tissue temperature ignores the primary biological mechanisms through which EMFs cause harm. III. The Bioelectric "Double-Edged Sword" Dr. Becker’s warnings were grounded in clinical success using bioelectricity for tissue regeneration. He pioneered using precise, low-voltage currents to stimulate cellular repair and heal complex bone fractures that would not mend on their own. This breakthrough established a "double-edged sword": 1. **The Beneficial Axis:** Controlled, specific electromagnetic frequencies can positively interface with living tissue to accelerate healing and guide growth. 2. **The Hazardous Axis:** Because biological systems are profoundly sensitive to minute electrical signals, exposure to uncontrolled, ambient electromagnetic fields (from consumer electronics, power lines, and wireless infrastructure) can distort internal signals, causing systemic biological dysfunction. IV. Documented Non-Thermal Pathophysiology HHS must re-examine biological impacts through non-thermal data. In his evaluations, Dr. Becker identified clear physiological disruptions that current wireless standards fail to mitigate, including: * **Serum Triglyceride and Cardiovascular Stress:** Human subjects exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields in controlled trials (Pensacola, FL; Clam Lake, WI) experienced considerable, rapid elevation in serum triglycerides within 24 hours—a verified medical indicator of biological stress and elevated risk for cardiovascular events and stroke. * **Stunted Growth and Stress:** Serving on the first ad hoc committee evaluating military ELF data, Dr. Becker highlighted data proving that exposed animals grew at a slower rate and exhibited systemic markers of chronic physiological stress. V. Mitigating Institutional Bias and Funding Suppression A critical component of this RFI must include an audit of how safety data is evaluated. Dr. Becker documented a systemic pattern where independent scientific projects were terminated and stripped of funding the moment they documented positive biological effects from low-frequency radiation. Furthermore, he cautioned against "pre-biased" oversight panels consisting of individuals who have already publicly committed to the safety of infrastructure, making them structurally incapable of objectively evaluating ambient hazards. HHS must rely strictly on independent science insulated from industry influence. VI. Conclusion and Regulatory Recommendations The proliferation of modern wireless networks has subjected the public to unprecedented, chronic ambient radiation. Dr. Becker’s historic conclusion—that he would not want his family to reside within an active ambient antenna system—remains an urgent warning. We request that HHS: 1. **Move Beyond Thermal Limits:** Establish safety thresholds based on cellular and cardiovascular biomarkers. 2. **Account for Cumulative Exposure:** Revise guidelines to reflect chronic, 24-hour exposure to dense wireless environments. 3. **Fund Independent Bioelectromagnetics Research:** Revitalize federal funding for independent studies exploring long-term impacts on endogenous bioelectric networks. Respectfully submitted, Jason Villeggiante
Posted 2026-09-28#1108 · Permanent link ↗

Opposes expansion of towers, smart meters and wireless exposure and asks that cities and counties retain …

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Please stop the proliferation of 5G, Smart Meters, Dirty Electricity, 5G/Cell Towers. Researcher have documented the harm that's being done on the celluar level and found that 5G being transmitted and received by Smart phones/watches, and Wi-Fi. It's urgent that cities and counties have the ability to to properly oversee wireless, telecommunications—while granting sweeping advantages to industry. There are bills being introduced that wants to rewrite federal law to override and basically steamroll local authority by limiting fees. ALSO tightening shot clocks, and removing reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act for modifying cell towers and wireless sites.
Posted 2026-09-28#1093 · Permanent link ↗

Argues that firefighters face occupational EMF exposure and possible cancer, cardiovascular and neurologi…

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**Title:** Challenging the Consensus: Occupational EMF Exposure and Firefighter Wellness  Challenging widely accepted perspectives is never easy. In the mid-19th century, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that childbed fever deaths plummeted from 18% to 1% simply by requiring doctors to wash their hands after autopsies. Yet, the medical community resisted his findings for decades, discrediting him until he died in an asylum. It took generations for Body Substance Isolation (BSI) to become universally accepted.  In 2026, challenging the consensus remains difficult. One critical topic is electromagnetic field (EMF) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure and its detrimental health effects on firefighters and the general public. Because of the unique infrastructure of fire stations and the nature of the job, firefighters are chronically exposed to higher levels of EMFs from communication systems, station wiring, and nearby cell towers. Research suggests this long-term exposure may be linked to increased risks of mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.  The historical connection between electrification and health dates back to 1869, when Dr. George Miller Beard documented "Neurasthenia" (weak nerves), noting symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and heart palpitations. Beard observed that it primarily affected the educated classes—who, at the brink of the second industrial revolution, were the only ones with widespread access to electricity. In 1894, Sigmund Freud catalyzed a shift that reclassified these symptoms as psychological "anxiety neurosis," causing the medical community to treat it as an inherent human condition rather than an environmental issue. While Western psychiatry dropped the diagnosis, Asia and Eastern Europe never adopted Freud’s reclassification; neurasthenia remains frequently diagnosed there today as a sign of chronic environmental toxicity. Firefighters frequently experience these exact symptoms, often dismissing them as standard shift-work burnout.  Cancer is the third leading cause of death among firefighters. In 2009, Dr. Samuel Milham, author of *Dirty Electricity*, found that firefighters face elevated risks for various cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, and prostate cancer. Notably, respiratory cancers were not disproportionately elevated despite regular exposure to smoke. This discrepancy strongly points to alternative carcinogens, such as chronic EMF exposure from communication devices and station infrastructure.  Current human safety limits fail to protect first responders. There are two distinct categories of safety metrics: one for electronics and one for humans. Electronics standards are based on the principle of interference—recognizing that even a weak wireless signal can disrupt a device. Conversely, human standards set by the FCC and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) are strictly thermal. They only protect against acute tissue heating. This completely ignores the reality that our bodies operate on complex bioelectrical cell communication, leaving us completely unprotected against non-thermal biological interference.  Change is urgently needed. In 2021, the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC's existing RF safety standards were "arbitrary and capricious," mandating the agency to provide scientific justification for its extraordinarily high limits. Years later, the FCC has failed to adequately address this mandate, while telecom infrastructure continues to expand near fire stations, schools, and neighborhoods.  Immediate, practical solutions can be implemented at fire stations to create healthier environments. The most critical area to protect is the common sleeping dorm. Placing cell phones in airplane mode when turning in for the night drastically minimizes cumulative radiation exposure. Moving Wi-Fi routers out of sleeping quarters, removing unnecessary Bluetooth devices, and utilizing distance as a shield are vital first steps. Ultimately, we must operate under the Precautionary Principle: if an action or policy carries a suspected risk of severe harm to human health, protective measures must be enforced even if some cause-and-effect relationships are still being evaluated by the scientific mainstream.

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Posted 2026-09-28#1083 · Permanent link ↗

Reports declining health and disturbed sleep and raises concerns about cognition, pacemakers, cancer and …

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I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a non-professional researcher, advocate, concerned member of the public for current and especially future generations. I am extremely concerned about wireless radiation and its effects because I, myself have experienced a decline in my health since emf's have become more popular in our everyday lives with smart phones and wifi connections in virtually every aspect of our lives and places we frequent. Restful REM Sleep is vital to our health and is disrupted by the growing level of electric and magnetic fields. I have experienced this in myself and children around me. The increase of radio frequencies is known to not only disrupt sleep but affect brain and cognitive function such as memory loss, cause eye problems, alter dna, reduce melatonin production, interfere with pace makers, cause brain tumors and infertility. These are major and legitimate concerns. I have attached two articles regarding the health dangers. https://drjockers.com/emf-exposure-dangers-symptoms-and-protection/ https://drjockers.com/5g-phones-safe-health/ I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.
Posted 2026-09-28#1063 · Permanent link ↗

Requests assessment of cumulative exposure across homes, transit and public venues, including satellites …

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Federal rules evaluate EMF, RF, and wireless radiation exposure one device at a time. They do not assess cumulative exposure humans are living with. Phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices, smart meters, wearables, household sensors, and satellite terminals each receive their own compliance rating. No federal program measures the combined, time-averaged exposure in a bedroom, living room, office, an apartment with neighboring networks on all sides, a school, or a crowded public place. Ionizing radiation policy accounts for cumulative dose. Non-ionizing policy does not. That is a regulatory choice and merits modernizing. FCC general-population limits in 47 CFR 1.1310 were built around single sources and peak heating tests. They were not built around dozens or hundreds of transmitters operating at once in the same room or vehicle. New systems are arriving faster than health research can follow. In a short period the public environment gained denser cellular service, additional Wi-Fi bands, consumer devices in every room, satellite broadband, satellite-to-phone service, passenger Wi-Fi, and dense small-cell and venue systems. A credible chronic study takes years. A product cycle takes months. The absence of a completed study of this combined environment is not proof of safety. It is a lag between deployment and evidence. Current limits are designed to prevent tissue heating above defined levels. What remains unsettled is whether lower levels affect other biology, including cellular energy production, oxidative stress, or circadian signaling. Standard-setting bodies have not changed exposure limits on that basis. If effects occur at ordinary public levels, today’s device tests do not capture them. HHS should state what the evidence shows at measured real-world levels, not only in laboratories. In addition to homes, people also spend hours in places where many independent systems overlap and no one person controls them: - Airports and aircraft: terminal Wi-Fi, cellular and small cell radios, airline and passenger Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, operational radios, and then a metal cabin full of devices. - Buses, trains, subways, and stations: onboard Wi-Fi, passengers’ phones, wayside cellular, and transit communications in a confined concentration of people. - Shopping malls, stores, arenas, and other venues: Wi-Fi, tenant networks, cellular in-building systems, point-of-sale and inventory radios, and a rapidly growing list of personal devices. Each transmitter may meet its own limit. The combined field in a airport gate area, a packed bus, or a mall corridor is not what a single-phone SAR fixture represents. Dwell time and cumulative exposure is key. HHS should also quantify how many radios surround people at home and in public. There is no adequate official count of in-home access points, neighboring networks through walls, and client devices. The same gap exists for public venues: how many networks and handsets are active, on which bands, and for how long a person stands in the field. Satellite internet and satellite-to-phone service add whole new bands and geometries to an environment that is already full of cellular and Wi-Fi. They should be counted in the same cumulative inventory. Ku user downlinks are an outdoor field over entire neighborhoods, 24 hours a day, from a growing constellation, on top of terrestrial cellular. Even the energy that does not enter the house still reaches yards, streets, vehicles, and anyone outdoors. A single Wi-Fi router can dominate a spot reading inside one room. That does not mean satellite and cellular are negligible in a person’s full-day dose across home, transit, work, and outdoors. Residential electrical codes only address shock and fire. They do not address powered furniture, outlets at the head of a bed, or always-on equipment next to a sleeping place in a room that already contains several radios. Power-frequency fields and radiofrequency fields are not the same problem. They now occur together in bedrooms. If indoor environment is in scope, wiring layout and household equipment belong in the review with HUD, CPSC, and related agencies. The United States already knows how to approve devices. It has not shown that it can account for RF, EMF and wireless dose in a room, cabin, or terminal.
Posted 2026-09-28#1055 · Permanent link ↗

Calls for investment in wired communications instead of expanding wireless infrastructure. Asserts cancer…

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It is mighty high time to roll back on the wireless communication infrastructure, and refocus and improve on the wired communication infrastructure. The electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are carcinogens and interfere with the natural frequency (Schumann Resonance) with which all living beings are tuned in. EMFs are especially harmful to young children and infants whose brains are developing; the effects of early, excessive, and continuous exposure to EMFs are shown in their inadequate cognitive and social/emotional developments--low comprehension levels, agitations, indifference, and even antisocial behaviors. For the sake of our posterity, we need to stop expanding the wireless communication infrastructure and invest on the wired communication infrastructure with minimal EMFs.
Posted 2026-09-28#1044 · Permanent link ↗

Reports headaches, sleep interruption and dizziness around phones, Wi-Fi and antennas. Also claims graphe…

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Yes, I have headaches, tensions, I feel it like a tension waves. In my phone Samsung I have turned usage of 4D, but my new Wi-fi has only 5D unfortunatelly. They stopped to produce 4D. So I turn off the wi-fi and internet in my mobile phone ever I dont need them and when I go to sleep. If they remain switched on -I am up at 3 am and can't sleep more. Also if I am in a car/bus and somebody near me has a call -I geel the negative enrgy and soon starts headache, tension. It is said, when you move -the signal os 28x stronger to provide a stable conection. I feel differently from the moment they put a special big Antenna 500 m from my house. Then few months later I started to feel dizzy and not well in my body. I saw few days later -there are on the same building next 3 antennas... crazy.. and my next experiance is the knowladge and I saw there is a graphen in my blod. Small parts that react with 5D. My friend has naturopatic consulting and does research of blod drop. She told me once there were a couple and he had graphen and she didn't. So she asked them where they liveand they jave answered, that he is in the town, buying products from big supermarkets , till she is living +20km from the main town and they geow vegetables by themselves. Thats all.
Posted 2026-09-28#1039 · Permanent link ↗

Identifies as experiencing Havana-like syndrome and alleges nanotechnology experimentation, weapons and m…

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My name is Jeffery Graham. Ive been a victim of havanna like syndrome for 7 years. Ive also been a victim of nanotech expirimentation in combination with havanna syndrome. I have all the names of the perpatrators that are using a private organization that is backed by criminals. The people using this nanotech are civillian style terrorist who use exotic weapons and mind control. This must be addressed and stopped at once. S.O.S.
Posted 2026-09-28#1038 · Permanent link ↗

A self-described physicist discusses frequency, waveform, physiology and interacting exposures as possibl…

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EMF electromagnetic fields at different powers, affect living cells, tissues and organs positively and negatively depending on most importantly frequency, followed by anatomy, physiology, waveform, intensity, power, environment, immune system, pathogenic bacteria and viruses, pollutants like Pesticides, or other variables. Many scientists have shown correlations between EMFs and diseases and living near or below a high frequency tower adversely affects all life forms. My personal experience of electromagnetic frequencies disrupting body function and quality of life was more noticeable from 2016 in London. There is more than enough science publications such as those at www.es-uk.info as references and proportionally many more cases in cities compared to villages with lower EMF levels across the spectrum. Every increase in frequency requires an increase in power. I am a physicist and scientist. Best regards Gary Hayes

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