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This study investigated how laboratory bacterial strains and skin bacterial isolates respond to static magnetic fields and radiofrequency EMF described as cell phone-level exposure. The authors report variable and inconsistent growth responses across species and across isolates from four subjects. They propose that…

This cross-sectional study of men attending an infertility clinic assessed associations between self-reported mobile phone and wireless Internet use and semen parameters. Mobile phone usage period was not significantly associated with sperm count or morphology, while motility showed a borderline association. Higher…

This descriptive correlational study examined whether depression and attachment styles predict cell phone addiction among university students in Iran. Using self-report measures in 100 students, regression analysis found depression and avoidant attachment style were the strongest predictors of cell phone…

This observational study measured the prevalence of cell phone use among 1,280 drivers in six Texas cities from 2011–2013. Any cell phone use while driving was observed in 18.7% of drivers, with talking tending to decline and texting seeming to increase over time. Use was more common among female drivers, drivers…

This cross-sectional study surveyed 358 university students about cell phone use after lights-out and related symptoms. Sixty percent reported late-night phone use, which was associated with insomnia, and initially with low energy, tiredness, and headache. After controlling for stressful events, only the association…

This in vitro study used voltage clamp recordings of single OmpF porin channels in an artificial bilayer to test effects of UHF EMF (910–990 MHz). The authors report frequency-dependent changes in channel gating, with increased gating frequency and voltage sensitivity and a maximum effect at 930 MHz. Conductance was…

This cross-sectional survey examined associations between mobile phone addiction-related behaviors and mental health symptoms among 296 university students in Shahrekord, Iran. Several mobile phone addiction behavior categories were reported to be significantly inversely correlated with mental health scores. The…

This preliminary study examined whether talking on a cell phone is associated with reduced helping behavior in a staged situation. Among 62 participants, those talking on a cell phone were less likely to offer help to a confederate who dropped magazines than those not talking on a phone. The authors interpret this as…

This pilot case-control study compared 20 men with erectile dysfunction to 10 healthy controls using SHIM/IIEF scores and a questionnaire on cell phone habits. Weekly call time was not significantly different between groups, but men with ED reported significantly longer daily time carrying a switched-on phone. The…

This experimental study exposed adult male Wistar rats to 900 MHz GSM-band cell phone-related waves for 2 or 3 weeks and assessed sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity. All exposure groups showed significantly reduced sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity compared with controls.…

This cohort analysis from the Danish National Birth Cohort examined whether prenatal and/or postnatal cell phone exposure was associated with headaches in children at age seven. Using maternal questionnaire data for 52,680 children, the study reports higher odds of migraines and headache-related symptoms among…

This case report describes allergic contact dermatitis attributed to a cell phone cover that was advertised as silicone only. Patch testing with the cover material confirmed the diagnosis, and additional patch testing showed reactions to multiple plastics/glues allergens. The authors suggest that as phone cover use…

This study used an immersive virtual environment to examine how divided attention affects pedestrian street-crossing performance. Thirty-six participants crossed virtual streets while undistracted, conversing hands-free on a cell phone, or listening to music. Cell phone conversation was associated with a lower…

This review discusses the comet assay and summarizes research on non-ionizing EMF exposure and DNA/chromosomal damage. It describes both positive and negative findings across studies, noting no consistent overall pattern for radiofrequency radiation (RFR). The authors nonetheless conclude that under certain exposure…

This paper presents a meta-analysis of 11 peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies examining long-term (>=10 years) cell phone use with laterality analyses. It reports that long-term use is associated with an approximately doubled risk of an ipsilateral brain tumor. The abstract states statistical significance for glioma…