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Posted 2026-10-24#4331 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reports Havana syndrome and neurological problems attributed to nearby towers, describes re…

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I have Havana Syndrome! I have had it sincec2020 with the rollout of 5G! I have TWO 6G towers near my home! I suffer from severe brain trauma that causes my legs to fail after sitting! It stops when I wear a hat I made from Aluminum Foil! WE are made of CELLS! EVERYTHING LIVING is made od Cells! These are CELL towers made to CHANGE AND DESTROY OUR DNA! FACT!

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Posted 2026-10-24#4330 · Permanent link ↗

A software engineer reports improvement after eliminating wireless sources but lasting life limitations, …

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I am submitting this comment with my perspectives in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from several perspectives: as a software engineer with extensive experience working with technology and electronic systems; as a person who has experienced significant symptoms that I associate with exposure to electromagnetic fields and wireless radiation; and as a professional who has spent the past several years measuring and documenting electromagnetic field exposures in my home and other environments. In January of 2022 I eliminated wireless technologies completely from my personal environment and whenever feasible reduced or distanced myself from electric and magnetic emissions. These changes improved my health and allowed me to reengage with the world. Unfortunately, avoidance of wireless technologies required changes that permanently affected my career, family, and personal life. It is impossible to avoid being exposed to all wireless and electromagnetic emissions. Radio frequency exposures from sources which are not my own continue to aggravate my symptoms and limit my life. I don’t want to feel these symptoms anymore when doing normal things like working in an office, walking into a store with an overpowered mesh / wifi system, going to a concert, restaurant, bar, or visiting family or friends. Over the last few years, I learned more about detection, identification, measurement, and mitigation to electromagnetic emissions. My sister became a Building Biology Institute-certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS). Together we develop practical methods for detecting, measuring, documenting, and reducing electromagnetic exposures. Using these strategies we have significantly improved my functionality and not only am I back at the computer, but I have developed a web application that shows electromagnetic emissions and measurement statistics spatially. I have become particularly concerned that consumers are uninformed about the specifications of a product’s wireless features and have limited or no control over those features. Technology will continue to develop faster than long-term health research and regulatory processes can reasonably keep pace with it. Additionally, the way RF exposure is evaluated does not always reflect the conditions people experience in their daily lives. I therefore encourage HHS to consider these particularly practical areas for regulatory and technology standards: Wireless devices should provide a genuine, user-accessible means of turning off wireless emissions, rather than merely hiding wireless functionality or placing a device into a mode in which emissions continue. Cellular phones should support calls and text messaging when the phone is connected through a wired Ethernet connection to a router, so that consumers who choose a wired network connection can use their phones for these functions without requiring an active wireless connection. Products should be required to display prominently on the packaging standardized consumer-facing RF exposure information, similar in concept to other standardized product information that allows consumers to compare products and make informed choices. the type, number, frequencies and transmission characteristics of a device; how to reduce unnecessary close-proximity exposure; how to use wired alternatives where available; how to disable wireless functions completely; whether a device continues transmitting while in standby or charging; whether simultaneous transmitters were evaluated; whether children or other populations were specifically evaluated; and what exposure conditions were and were not included in testing. I am particularly concerned about exposure involving children, infants, pregnancy, and other populations that may differ from those of a typical adult. Children may spend many hours in schools and childcare facilities surrounded by multiple wireless transmitters, sometimes at very close distances. Wireless devices are also increasingly incorporated into products used by infants and children. Federal research and exposure assessment should therefore specifically address age-specific and developmental exposure scenarios rather than assuming that adult testing adequately represents all populations. I also believe that federal research priorities should include long-term, independent investigation of cumulative and chronic exposure, children and pregnancy, reproductive and developmental outcomes, neurological and sleep-related effects, cardiovascular and other biological effects, environmental and ecological effects, and exposure associated with evolving technologies such as 5G, future wireless systems, IoT devices, wearables, smart homes, wireless medical devices, and increasingly dense wireless infrastructure. See attached file.

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Posted 2026-10-24#4328 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter describes RF sensitivity, burning and headaches attributed to a nearby communications anten…

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DECLARATION OF Stephen Bonney declares under penalty of perjury as follows: 1. I reside in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. 2. I did not consent, nor do I consent today, to the continuous, involuntary exposure to biologically active RF radiation. 3.My experience with radiofrequency (RF) radiation started about eight years ago when I began feeling a tingling/burning sensation in my hands and forearms. I discovered that staying in different rooms in my house could make the sensation better or worse. I also started getting headaches and lightheadedness. I had no idea the cause. I thought maybe one of my neighbors might be doing something that created some kind of strong field, like maybe a ham radio. I went on the computer and started doing some research. I ended up buying a meter that read electric, RF and magnetic fields. I got high readings but I still couldn't detect where they were coming from. I then hired a couple of building biologists with far more sophisticated meters. They were able to trace the source to a nearby intersection. It was there they found a yagi antenna used for sending communication signals between intersections for fire and emergency response purposes. Since I couldn't do anything about removing this antenna I had to employ blocking measures at my house, which I was able to do well enough to at least keep living there. But I can no longer work in the yard. My physical sensitivities to RF radiation have gotten worse over the years due, I'm sure, to repeated exposures from other sources. I have eliminated as much RF in my personal life as I can : no cell phone, no wireless devices of any kind in my house or car. But I know I'm almost constantly bombarded by RF when I'm out in the world and I feel it's taking a toll on my physical health. We're getting hit with this poison from in front, behind, the sides and above. There's hardly anywhere to escape it. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 10/12/26 (Name) Stephen Bonney https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24192494/ Radiation from wireless technology affects the blood, the heart, and the autonomic nervous system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39108419/ Hypersensitivity to man-made electromagnetic fields (EHS) correlates with immune responsivity to oxidative stress https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32289567/ Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS, microwave syndrome) - Review of mechanisms

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Posted 2026-10-24#4326 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter challenges thermal-based limits, proposes research on oxidative stress and non-thermal mech…

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Question 2: Individual consumer, parent, and health advocate focused on children’s cumulative exposure and the adequacy of current standards. Current U.S. RF/EMF limits address only short-term thermal effects. They do not account for non-thermal mechanisms (voltage-gated calcium channel activation, oxidative stress, glutathione depletion, mitochondrial strain) documented in the majority of experimental studies at intensities below those limits (Pall 2013; Yakymenko et al. 2016). IARC’s Group 2B classification remains in effect. Children face higher relative absorption and lifetime cumulative exposure. Question 5 / Standards: Federal agencies should evaluate ICNIRP/FCC thermal-only guidelines against biologically based approaches and the existing non-thermal evidence base. Thermal-only standards are not adequate for chronic, multi-source, real-world exposure. Question 16 — Highest-priority research gaps (ranked): 1. Oxidative stress and glutathione status (GSH/GSSG, MDA, 8-OHdG) in humans under measured real-world exposure, especially children. 2. Prospective cohort of school-age children with personal RF dosimetry linked to sleep, neurodevelopmental, and oxidative markers. 3. Independent replication of VGCC and mitochondrial effects at non-thermal intensities with full exposure characterization and sham controls. 4. Standardized observation of self-reported intolerance presentations correlated with objective oxidative biomarkers. 5. Intervention studies of exposure reduction (wired classrooms, nighttime shutdown, distance) plus glutathione-support protocols. Questions 7–9: Current SAR testing does not capture multi-source, body-contact, or cumulative exposure. Require real-world dosimetry, plain-language disclosure for schools and residences, and public reporting of infrastructure density near sensitive sites. Immediate actions possible with existing authority: • Redirect a portion of existing research funds to the gaps above with mandatory conflict-of-interest disclosure. • Issue interim guidance: distance from devices, no body-contact use, routers/phones out of bedrooms, prefer wired for fixed high-use applications. • Update federal procurement and school facility guidance to prefer Ethernet/fiber for fixed connections while retaining wireless for true mobility. • Systematically collect clinical observations rather than dismiss them. Preferring wired/fiber for fixed applications does not reduce technological capacity; fiber routinely outperforms wireless on bandwidth, latency, and security for schools and offices. Hybrid designs preserve mobility. Full mechanistic detail, references, and expanded recommendations are in Attachment 1.

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Posted 2026-10-24#4298 · Permanent link ↗

The submission lists neurological, sleep, skin, circulatory and digestive symptoms, mast-cell activation …

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- numbness and tingling - depression - anxiety - tinnitus - rashes that won't heal - inability to sleep - Red skin - itchiness - blood pooling in hands and feet and face - low blood pressure - feeling faint and weak - sneeze attacks - headaches - Mast cell activation - deep fatigue - poor digestion - suicidal thoughts - (People unrelated living together experiencing the same symptoms)
Posted 2026-10-24#4297 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter attributes fatigue and headaches to a Wi-Fi computer connection, objects to 5G and seeks a …

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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 parent, a family member, researcher, advocate, and concerned member of the public. I particular don't like 5G, noting that 4G is just as good and less evasive on our overal health. I've experience fatigue, headaces, etc. because of a wireless (Wifi) computer connection. I want to switch over to a safer connection if able on my older P/C.
Posted 2026-10-24#4296 · Permanent link ↗

A federal healthcare provider attributes repeated hospitalization, including intensive care and nervous-s…

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I have been admitted to the hospital 3 times in the past 2 years due to EMF and RF exposure! I was in ICU for 5 days in San Diego. Last hospital admission was for central nervous system involvement. My symptoms continue daily and are progressing. These symptoms are directly the result of EMF and RF radiation exposure! I am a healthcare provider for the federal government. I’m certain of it. I have all hospital records, test results, follow up appointment notes, hospital discharge notes as proof.
Posted 2026-10-24#4295 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter associates anxiety and sleep disruption with towers, phones and Wi-Fi and requests safer te…

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I have noticed the closer I am to a cell tower the more anxious I get. I never thought it could be from the cell towers until I read reports and dove deeper into some other things people have said. I also notice if I keep my phone near me at night I dont sleep well at all. I have noticed sleep disturbances when I keep my phone near, if it’s outside the bedroom I sleep better. Also I noticed a difference if I put my phone on airplane mode it almost seems to lessen the EMF exposure and allow better sleep. When I am near my WiFi router I have this increased feeling of anxiety and strange electrical impulse within my body. All of these I have felt before knowing the information of WIFI and EMF effects. I really think something needs to be done. Something needs to change. My thought on this is if EMF can be used as a weapon against people why are we carrying a phone and having WIFI router around us all the time. I think people should be allowed to have the option of having a regular phone from copper telephone land lines again if they don’t want the exposure. Just like the 80s having a kitchen phone. Also something needs to change for wifi and also EMF exposure from all tech. If I have a computer and I want to connect it to the internet cable I should be able too without worry of EMF exposure from the computer itself. I am so glad this is being researched and studied. I will not be surprised if studies show EMF exposure causes increase in cancers rates and other diseases and mental Health. If people want WiFi make it safer if they don’t make safe options for people who dont want it like I said copper land telephone line phones and ability to have have to use wifi all together and have no exposure from your computer or any tech devices.
Posted 2026-10-24#4292 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reports better sleep after moving away from dense Wi-Fi exposure, calls for investigation a…

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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 someone struggling with her own health issues, while seeing others struggle, as well. Also, as someone who is familiar with research suggesting radiation causes harm far in excess of anything paid shills for the industry are willing to admit. On a strictly experiential level: Radiation exposure is a lot like boiling a frog. The frog doesn't know what's happening, but it feels unwell, it has lost and continues to lose function and a baseline sense of well-being, and eventually, unless it's removed from the cooking pot, it will die. When I moved out of an apartment building blighted with a high density of WiFi signals... to a location with fewer WiFi routers per square mile, I started to sleep better, and other issues eased, as well. I'm still being boiled in all the other sources of radiation (cell phones and cell phone masts, smart meters, etc), but even this minor change has made an appreciable difference in my sleep. How much more lost function and productivity (over the past years) might I regain in an environment without all this toxic, weapons-grade radiation… that our own military used to admit was a threat to the health and preparedness of its troops! How many more of my health issues might reverse, if I didn't have to endure radiation levels up to a million times normal background radiation which our bodies and brains have historically been exposed to! How much more functional and healthy and happy might our children be, and all of our society be, without this pervasive and unprecedented toxic exposure! The failure to properly investigate and regulate radiation is nothing short of a crime against humanity. Ecocide, too. One way or another, the truth will come out. Better it come out sooner, to spare us needless suffering, and spare our planet the needless loss and extinction of its most vulnerable species, starting with insects and birds, but including our precious children. The link between radiation and biological harm is established for any who are courageous enough to acknowledge it. I urge HHS to take 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 ALL these experiences AND the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give espeical attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing me this opportunity to be heard.
Posted 2026-10-24#4291 · Permanent link ↗

The commenter reports tinnitus beginning around the transition in television reception technology and wel…

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In 2008-2009 time frame I developed ringing in my left ear. I could often hear a static, droning also. Doctors just counted it as Tinnitus . I feel as tho I’m feeling the noise at times. My health is great but has been altered at times because of this problem. I remember it was around the time the Government sent out the TV boxes and took away our antenna tv reception. I feel like they sold us out for a number of reasons. Thank you for investigating these problems .

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