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Posted 2026-10-13#2363 · Permanent link ↗

Summarizes meta-analyses concerning cancer, reproduction and neurological disease and requests precaution…

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I. Introduction As an individual consumer and parent, I am submitting this comment to urge regulatory authorities to adopt a strict precautionary framework regarding human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF), radiofrequency radiation (RFR), and extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF). While public communications often claim there is "no evidence" of harm from non-ionizing radiation, a rigorous evaluation of the published literature reveals a substantial body of pooled epidemiological and experimental data. To support the need for updated, biology-based safety limits, this submission highlights the quantitative findings of multiple peer-reviewed meta-analyses spanning brain tumors, childhood leukemia, general carcinogenesis, reproductive health, and neurodegenerative decline. II. Summary of Evidence from Peer-Reviewed Meta-Analyses 1. Mobile Phone Radiation & Brain Tumors (Gliomas and Neuromas) Pooled data demonstrates a statistically significant increase in brain tumor risks correlated with long-term or ipsilateral (same-side) mobile phone usage: • Yang et al.: Found that mobile phone use extending to 10 years or more is associated with an elevated risk of glioma. This risk increases for same-side (ipsilateral) use and low-grade glioma. • Hardell et al. Reported that 10+ years of same-side mobile phone use doubled the risk for glioma and more than doubled the risk for acoustic neuroma. • Myung et al.: Identified an overall tumor risk increase for 10+ years of use. Notably, the authors found that methodologically superior, blinded studies clearly identified harm, whereas unblinded studies showed a false "protective" effect. • Wang et al.: Noted that while ever-use was not statistically significant, the data indicated an increased risk trajectory specifically for long-term users. 2. Childhood Leukemia & Magnetic Fields The vulnerability of developing children to ambient magnetic fields is documented in high-scale pooled controls: • Zhao et al.: Analyzing 11,699 cases and 13,194 controls, researchers found that exposure to magnetic fields of 0.4 microtesla or greater (compared to <0.1 yielded a significant risk elevation for leukemia. The risk escalated sharply for acute lymphocytic leukemia. • Wartenberg: Calculated that if an association exists, approximately 175 to 240 childhood leukemia cases per year in the United States could be directly attributed to magnetic field exposure. 3. General Cancer Risks & ELF Fields • Zhang et al.: Aggregated 42 studies (13,259 cases, 100,882 controls) and found a positive association overall. The risk was higher in United States cohorts and notably elevated for residential exposures. 4. Breast Cancer Risk Elevation • Chen et al.: Identified an elevated risk of breast cancer associated with exposure, which rose slightly higher for estrogen-receptor-positive configurations. • Zhao et al.: Found a pooled OR of 1.10 for breast cancer, which increased significantly among premenopausal women. 5. Reproductive Health & Sperm Quality • Adams et al.: Meta-analysis of 1,492 samples demonstrated that mobile phone exposure is significantly associated with a decrease in sperm motility by -8.1% and viability by -9.1%. This effect was consistent across both in vitro experimental setups and in vivo observational studies. • Liu et al.: Confirmed clear biological harm and degradation in in vitro and animal models, though human observational data in their pooled subset remained null. 6. Neurodegenerative Diseases & Occupational ELF-MF Exposure • Jalilian et al.: Found a substantial relative risk increase for Alzheimer’s disease among workers with high occupational ELF-MF exposure. • Huss et al. (Bioelectromagnetic, 2018; PMID: 29350413): Found an elevated risk for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) overall, which jumped sharply for individuals working within electrical occupations. III. Conclusion & Regulatory Recommendation The argument that there is "no evidence" of biological harm from ambient electromagnetic and magnetic fields is contradicted by the extensive epidemiological data compiled above. Regulatory agencies cannot rely solely on short-term thermal absorption models (like SAR) to determine human safety. Because these meta-analyses demonstrate clear patterns of increased risk - particularly regarding chronic, long-term exposure, residential proximity, and early-childhood vulnerabilities - I request that the agency: 1. Implement the Precautionary Principle across all updated safety regulations. 2. Establish lower, biology-based exposure limits that account for non-thermal, chronic biological mechanisms (e.g., oxidative stress, DNA transcription changes). 3. Incentivize and prioritize wired telecommunications and localized power mitigation infrastructure over widespread, high-density ambient wireless radiation. Thank you for reviewing the data and incorporating public health research into your regulatory process. Respectfully, Nina Martin

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Posted 2026-10-13#2327 · Permanent link ↗

A master electrician raises concerns about continuous exposure from towers, Wi-Fi, smart meters and phone…

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Master electrician here . I started using my EMF instrument during the COVID cult lockdowns . We are being microwaved by these Gwen towers , WiFi , smart meters, and cellular damaging cell phones 24/7

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Posted 2026-10-13#2314 · Permanent link ↗

Attributes a telecommunications engineer’s cancers and death to radiation exposure and raises concerns ab…

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My father was a legacy baseball station engineer With 13 international granted patents for the first commercialised digital base stations Implemented as foundational packet switching router from 1991 2g Andrew Brian Johnson Was the sole named applicant inventor of the base station which included 37 claims that are wireless ieee standards globally My late father died 2001 at 37 years old from radiation induced cancers First he had his stomach and spleen removed as they were riddled with cancers Than cancer came for his liver Succumbing too pancreatic cancer His international applications were stolen and driven to well know software devs By an underachieving cia branch that thought they could wash the assets through shell company’s before reassigning to “plants” That is a story that is for a later time The “claimants” privatised these public utilities assets in their respective regions The regulators signing off on eme emr radiation safety compliance in my origin country use my late fathers name prominently as if he never died Signing off on these compliance certs Leading legacy operators in my country have assumed control at its highest levels of authority Accc rfnsa arpansa ect

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Posted 2026-10-10#2298 · Permanent link ↗

A medical visualisation specialist describes severe electromagnetic sensitivity and barriers to work, hou…

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Re: HHS Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields and RF Radiation My name is Elizabeth Anne Dunlap, MSc. I hold a master's degree in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy from the University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art. I submit this comment as a medical visualisation specialist and an individual reporting severe electromagnetic sensitivity (ES). 1. Health Experiences and Functional Impairment My experience of ES has profoundly affected my ability to work, travel, obtain healthcare, maintain housing, and participate in society. I experience migraines, stabbing pain, dizziness, nausea, burning sensations, and disrupted sleep that I associate with nearby wireless devices and infrastructure. I have invested in wired Ethernet, removal of wireless equipment, electrical mitigation, and RF shielding. These observations do not establish causation, but the functional limitations warrant clinical investigation. Scientific uncertainty should not justify dismissing patients or overlooking reasonable accommodations. 2. Exposure Standards and Risk Assessment Current RF limits focus on established adverse effects associated with tissue heating. Questions remain about chronic, modulated, and cumulative exposures. The National Toxicology Program (2018) reported clear evidence of carcinogenic activity involving malignant cardiac schwannomas in male rats exposed to high levels of 900 MHz RF radiation. These results cannot be directly extrapolated to everyday human exposure but merit further study. HHS should independently review whether current standards adequately address long-term outcomes and susceptible populations. 3. Exposure Measurement and Surveillance Real-world exposure includes simultaneous sources such as cellular infrastructure, Wi-Fi, smart meters, and connected devices. Measurements should document frequency, power density, field strengths, modulation, duty cycle, duration, and cumulative exposure. HHS should develop protocols combining personal dosimetry, environmental measurements, clinical observations, and longitudinal data. A voluntary ES registry could support epidemiological studies. 4. Potentially Sensitive Populations Children, pregnant women, older adults, people with implanted devices, occupationally exposed workers, and individuals reporting ES warrant focused study. Clinical evaluations should be multidisciplinary and respectful, investigating alternative explanations without dismissing symptoms. 5. Biological Mechanisms and Scientific Evidence Human tissues are intrinsically bioelectrical. Membrane potentials, ion gradients, and endogenous electric fields are fundamental to cardiac and neurological activity, cellular communication, and homeostasis. This does not establish that environmental RF causes injury, but supports investigation of possible interactions. Research should examine membrane electrophysiology, ion channels, oxidative stress, autonomic regulation, blood-brain barrier integrity, and cellular homeostasis. Anatomically registered medical visualisation could help integrate exposure data with physiological measurements. 6. Federal Research Priorities HHS should coordinate NIH, NIEHS, FDA, and CDC to: 1. Fund independent, reproducible studies of biological effects, including exposures below current limits. 2. Standardise clinical assessment of reported ES. 3. Support prospective studies combining dosimetry, physiological measurements, symptoms, and appropriate controls. 4. Investigate chronic and mixed-source exposures. 5. Evaluate wired telecommunications and non-transmitting utility alternatives as accommodations. 6. Publish methods, findings, funding sources, and conflicts of interest. Conclusion Scientific uncertainty must not become institutional indifference. For affected individuals, these questions concern housing, employment, healthcare, and participation in society. HHS should pursue rigorous, independent research that distinguishes established findings from hypotheses while taking functional impairment seriously. The objective is neither to presume harm nor presume safety, but to develop evidence-informed public health policy. Elizabeth Anne Dunlap, MSc Colorado, USA Reference: National Toxicology Program (2018), Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies in Sprague Dawley Rats Exposed to Whole-Body Radio Frequency Radiation at 900 MHz, NTP TR 595. https://doi.org/10.22427/NTP-TR-595
Posted 2026-10-09#2294 · Permanent link ↗

Attributes injuries among San Francisco 49ers and other NFL players to EMF exposure.

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EMF waves have devastated the 49ers. It's a fact that more NFL players have had mysterious EMF related injuries than injuries related to public defecation. This is in San Francisco, the fecal matter capital.
Posted 2026-10-09#2291 · Permanent link ↗

Opposes towers near homes and cites secondhand reports of cancer among installers.

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5G towers should be NOWHERE near houses. I've heard stories of men who erected certain towers developing rapid, aggressive cancers... And you know what? I believe them. FUCK 5G!
Posted 2026-10-09#2289 · Permanent link ↗

Attributes serious brain bleeding in three grocery employees to new wireless inventory equipment and ampl…

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My husband along with 2 other employees worked at a small rural grocery store , Carl's in Latta, SC. All three had issues with bleeding on the brain , each at different times, all critical care. It is my belief that it was induced or influenced by wireless radiation broadcasting from the company's new system which provided live, real time product location, and the handheld used for inventory tracking, printers, scanners etc. They also had new antennas installed for that system overhead along with amplified wifi.
Posted 2026-10-09#2288 · Permanent link ↗

Reports multiple sclerosis after years of occupational exposure around amplified concert sound systems.

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I worked in the concert touring business or about 15 years being exposed to electromagnetic fields the whole time do to the amplified sound system that I was working with.. I now have multiple sclerosis..
Posted 2026-10-09#2233 · Permanent link ↗

A military broadcast engineer describes occupational RF experiences, cumulative household sources and mig…

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As a military individual do I need to remind the less educated concerning the dangers of RF energy. I am a Broadcast Engineer Served aboard the US Ticonderoga with the Spy 1 Radar system as well as other radar and RF communications systems. Do I need to mention the swelling testicles or the eyeballs itching or the digital watched being fried and going black? I guess I do. Now we surround ourselves with: Led bulbs that emit RF radiation. Cellular Phones that emit 4G and 5G radiation and sometimes many in a single household. Laptops Book readers. Alexa units. television sets. Yes your television also emits RF radiation. WIFI routers of which I have 4. 3 for security Cameras and one for Starlink. How about Meshtastic and Meshcore? How about every "smart device" you have? Your video doorbells Every WIFI enabled camera. I have 6 of those. How about that Child Monitor by your baby's bed? Yes that too! CB radio guy wit a base station? Ham radio guy with a base station? Then there is the electrical monitoring system from Emporia Energy of which I have two. As well as every additional special reporting adapters for the freezers and the refrigerator as well as the freeze dryer. Then there are the smart temperature sensors monitors inside the freezers. Oh and the desktop with WIFI and Bluetooth. Bluetooth in my car and the garage door opener. How about that remote for the ceiling fans and the remote for the television? Bluetooth for the irrigation system? That too. Oh and how about that "SMART METER" the electric company put on the side of your home as well as the sides of your neighbor's homes? Those crank out HIGH LEVELS of toxic RF radiation. Then there is the 5G monstrosities every block as well as the Cell Phone towers and all the additional commercial transmitters they stack on them. . . I may have made my point? Perhaps not? ALL of this energy is additive as in 1+1=2+1=3+1=4 Note the above is in my home even though I have tried to wire all that I can with shielded cable. You just can't shut all of the signals off. They keep on transmitting, cabled or not. Imagine each source like a lightbulb, only ones YOU cannot see but any RF meter can. Is your home shielded from all of that? NOT AT ALL! Instead you have to have RF shielding installed at a huge cost. I hung RF shielding curtains on my bedroom wall because of the Smart Meters. We live, eat, dream, and work in heavy RF soup. We are drowning in it. If you own an electric vehicle. YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW what you are being exposed to but be assured long trips are a very bad idea. Tesla charging station? Yes RF radiation! I never had migraines UNTIL LED bulbs were forced on us. But hey, I am saving energy right? What does it matter as HilLIARy Clinton said, that I go blind frequently from scintillating migraines and now recently Ocular Migraines. They are only temporary right? So what is going to be done about it? Back when I was a kid living in Beaver Valley down the Ohio we had a problem with pollution from the steel mills. Reganomics fixed that. He sold that industry over seas and tens of thousands of steel workers were permanently laid off. But hey at least the Ohio river will not catch fire again. Oh and now the snows are not laced with soot. I was 14 when I saw actual WHITE snow for the first time. Boggled my young mind it did. Often I remember the smell of coal fired furnaces, nostalgic I guess. But somehow I really do not thing I will ever be nostalgic about a loss or reduction of EMF constantly hammering me. Perhaps because I will be dead long before our glorious leaders decide to do anything real about all of it. Do you need someone to talk openly about this? Or should I be worried some globalist paid killer is going to come to my door and permanently silence me for simply telling the truth? You know like all those people around the Clinton's and Epstein have. Just try and tell me that isn't true. I am quite sure Vince Foster and Virginia Giuffre would have something to say about that IF THEY COULD. I could say more but what would be the point of tightening the noose already around my neck? Have a nice day and if you want you can delete the stuff about the Hildabeeste and Jeffrey. Oddly enough I have sent DOZENS of messages through the White House feedback nd reporting system. Including about a Secret Service Agent cum whistleblower who was framed (he has the evidence proving it) and should have been pardoned long ago and as it is cannot even get social security though he paid fully into it but somehow the US Customs Service got his deductions deleted. He is 73 years old and Social Security was ordered to pay him years ago and yet he receives nothing. His name is John A. Carman of San Diego California.
Posted 2026-10-09#2231 · Permanent link ↗

A former cellphone-company employee reports persistent temple sensations during calls after years of inte…

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I worked for a cellphone company for 17 yrs. I always had a phone up to my ear, activating and troubleshooting several everyday. I havent worked for them in almost 10 years, but still, whenever I put my phone to my ear to talk to someone, it feels like a strong magnetic pull in my temple area. This sensation lasts for some time after Im done talking with the phone up to my ear. I try not to use it for phone calls unless I have to.

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