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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 study tested whether radiofrequency emissions from a ringing GSM mobile phone affect home blood glucose monitor readings. Among 45 female nondiabetic students, the group measured in the presence vs absence of a ringing phone showed larger changes between two readings than a repeat-measurement control group…

This cross-sectional analysis used three Korean databases (2008–2011; n=21,693) to describe mobile phone ownership and use among children and adolescents and how these patterns vary by socioeconomic position. Ownership and use were higher among females, older students, and in 2011 compared with 2008, and the age of…

This study assessed whether mobile phone radiofrequency exposure during a 40-second ringing period alters ECG parameters in 356 participants across cardiac disease groups, with gender stratification. The authors report QTc prolongation in males across groups, including males with ischemic heart disease, and…

This rat study tested whether acute exposure to 0.9 and 1.8 GHz continuous-wave radiofrequency radiation alters blood-brain barrier permeability. Using Evans-blue/albumin as a tracer, the authors report no BBB leakage in exposed female rats but a significant increase in albumin in exposed male rat brains versus sham.…

This rat study tracked hematological and toxicogenomic aftereffects over 45 days following 2 days of ferromagnetic screening of natural electromagnetic fields. The authors report leukopenia at day 14 and increases in genomic instability markers (aneuploidy and polyploidy) in male leukocytes persisting after screening…

This animal study examined whether prenatal exposure to mobile phone microwaves affects ovarian development in rats. Pregnant rats were exposed to a phone placed under the cage throughout pregnancy, with mostly standby exposure and brief periodic speech-mode exposure. Female pups assessed at 21 days had fewer ovarian…

This rat study examined sub-chronic exposure to a 30 MHz electromagnetic field at 0–1600 V/m for 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, over 56 days. The authors report no change in ovarian wet weight, but dose-related changes in estrous cycle timing, reproductive hormones (higher LH and lower E2 at higher exposures), and ovarian…