2026 EMF Research Snapshot: Non‑Thermal Biological Effects Across 6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 2.45 GHz Wi‑Fi, and 28 GHz mmWave—Why Thermal‑Only Safety Limits Are Not Enough
Research
Effect Synthesis
Mar 1, 2026
Synthesis of 12 studies (2026) linking RF/EMF exposures and wireless tech use to oxidative stress, apoptosis, reproductive harm, kidney changes, sleep disruption, and base-station symptom patterns—supporting precautio…
RFK Jr. Was Right to Pull FDA’s Blanket “Cell Phone Radiation Is Safe” Assurances
Independent Voices
RF Safe
Jan 19, 2026
This RF Safe commentary argues that HHS, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was correct to remove FDA webpages that gave broad assurances that cell phone radiation is “not dangerous.” It claims blanket safety messaging is scientifically indefensible given animal toxicology findings (notably the U.S. National…
Cell Phone Radiation: What HHS/FDA actually did—and why that matters
Independent Voices
RF Safe
Jan 19, 2026
This RF Safe commentary argues that Reuters-reported actions by HHS and FDA—launching an HHS study and removing older FDA webpages stating cellphones are “not dangerous”—should be understood as a risk-communication/scientific-integrity adjustment rather than a declaration of confirmed harm. It contends that…
RFK Jr., HHS, and the FDA’s Cell Phone Radiation Reset
Policy
RF Safe
Jan 17, 2026
This RF Safe article reports that in mid-January 2026 HHS, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., removed or redirected certain FDA webpages that previously conveyed strong “no-risk” conclusions about cellphone radiation. It argues the updated FDA framing emphasizes statutory duties (monitoring, testing, hazard…
High-Certainty RF Harms vs. 1996 Rules: Why Prudent Avoidance Is Now the Only Responsible Default
Independent Voices
RF Safe
Jan 2, 2026
This RF Safe commentary argues that U.S. RF exposure protections remain anchored to “thermal-only” assumptions from the 1990s despite what it describes as newer WHO-commissioned systematic reviews elevating certain animal cancer endpoints and a male fertility endpoint to “high certainty.” It contrasts these claims…
Delivery of Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments by Automated Mobile Phone Text Messaging.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2017
This study compared patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores collected on paper versus automated mobile phone text messaging in orthopedic hand and upper extremity clinic patients. Over 48 hours, the same patients completed SF-12 and QuickDASH via text messages in random order. High intraclass correlations were reported…
Evaluating the use of cell phone messaging for community Ebola syndromic surveillance in high risked settings in Southern Sierra Leone.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2015
This longitudinal analysis evaluated cell phone messaging (texts and calls) as a tool for community Ebola syndromic surveillance in Moyamba District, Southern Sierra Leone (Aug–Oct 2014). The authors report that the cell phone alert system captured suspect and confirmed Ebola cases and mortality alerts, with many…
The effect of mobile phone short messaging system on healthy food choices among Iranian postmenopausal women.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2015
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether mobile phone SMS messages could improve healthy food choices among Iranian postmenopausal women. Over 4 months, the intervention group received 16 messages about healthy food selection. The study reports increased consumption of Vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables…
Effectiveness of mobile phone messaging in prevention of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle modification in men in India: a prospective, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2013
This prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial tested whether frequent mobile phone messaging could support lifestyle modification to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk Indian men. The intervention group had a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes than the control group receiving standard advice at…
Mobile phones and short message service texts to collect situational awareness data during simulated public health critical events.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2011
This university-based pilot study evaluated whether two-way SMS text messaging could be used to collect situational assessment data during simulated public health critical events. Among 63 enrolled students, 76.7% of prompted SMS surveys were completed, and most responses were returned quickly. The authors conclude…
Mobile phone technology for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a parent survey.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2009
This cross-sectional web-based survey assessed parents' concerns about managing their children's diabetes and their attitudes toward a mobile-phone-integrated glucometer service that could transmit real-time glucose readings. Parents most commonly reported concerns about access to their child's health care provider,…