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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 patient. I have experienced several health related issues that were improved by reducing exposure to wifi and cell phone usage: 1. Our family got wifi around 2015. We had employed ethernet cables for internet up until then. Around 2017 I noticed my A1C levels had increased to 5.7 (up from 5.2-5.3.) I was 58 years old at the time and attributed it to my increasing age. In 2022 my A1C reached 5.8 despite efforts on my behalf- use of supplements, intermittent fasting and dietary modifications to keep my glucose levels down and regular exercise. At the time a friend recommended getting rid of wifi in our home or reducing the amount of time it is turned on. We began only having wifi turned on when we were actively using it. In a short time, a matter of months, my levels returned to 5.7. Several months later, we moved from the city of Lancaster to a rural setting in the county. We continued only turning on wifi when actively using it. Between moving out of an urban area and reducing wifi exposure in our home, my A1C levels returned to 5.3 in a matter of three months!! A year or so later a large warehouse was constructed within a mile and a half of our home, and I noticed a dramatic increase in the number of "available" wifi accounts when signing onto our computer. Sadly, after a period of at least 6 months (when I'd had them checked again...) my A1C levels were returned to 5.7 and have tenaciously remained there over the past year. 2. I have rheumatoid arthritis. My right knee was becoming increasingly stiff and sore so that it was becoming difficult to walk. Someone asked if I was in the habit of "wearing" my cell phone. I daily wore the phone in my righthand, front pocket. I stopped carrying the phone on my body and the symptoms nearly disappeared! I still experience stiffness in all my joints whenever the wifi is left "on" overnight or all day in our house. It makes a remarkable difference in my ability to move and I also experience accompanying discomfort. I have begun educating myself about the effects of cell phone and wifi radiation on the body in the wake of these experiences, which demonstrated to me in a very tangible way the reality of the effects these unseen waves and energy fields have on the human body. I have particular concern for the most vulnerable of our populations: pregnant women and their babies, children, the elderly and the seriously ill. For your own knowledge and more information on research findings, I would recommend interested persons to read: "Electromagnetic Fields of Wireless Communications: Biological and Health Effects" by Dimitris J Panagopoulos. I support HHS taking 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 these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

I am submitting this as a concerned member of the public. We have a right to know what we are being exposed to. Current wireless radiation (RF/EMF from cell phones, Wi-Fi, 5G/6G, smart meters, cell towers, and everyday devices) is treated as if it is fully understood and safely managed. It is not. People cannot give informed consent when the information is incomplete, outdated, or buried. What must be made public and easy for ordinary people to access: Real-world exposure levels (not just laboratory SAR numbers), including cumulative and simultaneous exposure from multiple sources in homes, schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Clear, plain-language disclosure of potential biological and health effects reported in the scientific literature, including effects at levels below current FCC limits, especially for children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable groups. Exact locations, power levels, and frequencies of cell towers, small cells, and other wireless infrastructure near homes, schools, and playgrounds—updated in real time and without requiring FOIA requests. Independent (non-industry-funded) research summaries and the full underlying data, so the public can see what is known, what is uncertain, and where the gaps are. Practical ways people can reduce exposure, and the option to choose wired alternatives without penalty or loss of service. No one should be forced into continuous, involuntary exposure without transparent information and meaningful choice. Public health requires the precautionary principle when the science is still evolving and the exposure is universal. Please prioritize full disclosure, independent research, and genuine consent over industry convenience. Thank you for opening this process.

I measured wireless radiation in people's homes for over ten years. During this time I was contacted by thousands of people whose health was suffering from over exposure. I can assure you this is a real problem. Unfortunately, many more people are not aware that this exposure is actually the source of their health issues. Please be diligent in your study of this problem. It could affect generations of citizens. Thank you.

I read a case that I also sent as an earlier comment about someone mildening their EMF sensitivity through usage of Reishi mushrooms. I believe EMF sensitivity has to do with a mixture of the microbiome, mineral composition in the body, body pathways for transfer of various molecules and possibly as Gerald Pollack has mentioned Wifi might influence on EZ water (upcoming term in biology). This could be some of why people react differently at different times and to different frequencies and environmental exposure. Because they have different body states, at the smaller levels and compositions. There are also EMF fron different sources. Smart meters, power lines, routers, phones, "dirty electricity" as some call it from house wires, phone towers, power stations. People could react different to them at times. Sometimes the EMF can bounce around inside houses and electronics too and target in other ways. About EMF and mold. Mold grows or is inhibited by different frequencies. It is likely similar with other life forms and parts of life forms. Just like we can receive sunlight and it has influence on our blood sugar, nitric oxide, vitamin D levels, brain neurons and more. This means it is likely EMF can influence some "channels" in some people. Or that "frequency resistance" varies from person to person or by health state. Here are some suggestions that might help lower the EMF rates in society. - Better software can improve the call and data transmission without increasing EMF. Through using compressed data, codecs, agreements on "this data id equals that data", like putting together pre-made factory parts saves time and can be done from an instruction manual, some of this is already done but we might optimize and do it further across software. - Data that isnt in a rush to be sent, can be sent via wire when possible. - Cables can be shielded better. - We might be able to use radio frequencies that cause less issues in life forms, for example like how background radiation from space doesnt cause as much interaction seemingly. Here are some suggestions that might look into why some people are more sensitive than others and what can be done about it. - Comprehensive microbiome and mineral tests. I suggest to consult with specialized labs and maybe naturopaths too. As people reach out to them at times when the allopathic system doesnt help. It is possible that EMF is worse in people who have digestive issues, too many or too little of certain minerals. - Tests with mushroom exposure, to see if certain species helps people with EMF sensitivity feel worse or better. There might be help to find in anecdotes already shared online such as the one with Reishi mushrooms. LLMs could help search for it. And TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Ayurveda (holistic Indian medicine) might have ideas for it. Also ancient European and Middle Eastern medicine might have ideas for it. - There is likely an overlap between the EMF and mold health issues since EMF influences mold growth.

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 person who has been educated about the dangers of EMFs and RF and Wireless Radiation Exposure. After years of exposure from a beeper and cell phone attached at the hip of a family member and using a laptop on the arm of a chair as he sat in that chair, he had a massive infection that became a tumor that would be called cancer, likely due to all that radiation he was exposed to. I thank God for Hope 4 Cancer in Mexico for bringing him back to health and ridding his body of the toxic tumor that formed. We need Hope 4 Cancer Centers across America to help others recover from infections (cancer) caused by EMFs, RF and Wireless Radiation Exposure. The information about the damages caused by EMFs, RF and Wireless Radiation Exposure is being hidden, most people going about their lives are not exposed to this important information. This truly is about life and death, people and the planet are being damaged because of their exposure to these things on a daily basis and with more and more of the towers and satellites being put up the humans, animals, bees, vegetation, all of the planet is being damaged. This excessive use must be stopped and looked at carefully so that we can be smart about how we use technology. Money and the powers that be, who seem to be in control, need to step back. This needs to be investigated deeply, our lives and the life of the planet are at stake here. I support HHS taking 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 these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

Please research and make public all finding on EMF health changes, effects, dangers, symptoms and possible treatments to exposure.

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 family member and myself concerned. My family and I believe that our health has been negatively affected by the radiofrequency radiation emitted from smart meters. Throughout a period of several months, we developed new and worsening symptoms, including unexplainable severe headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and anxiety. I began experiencing unexplained anxiety and shortness of breath, which led to an asthma diagnosis. During the same period, I also developed unexplained dizziness and tinnitus. Since medical professionals were unable to identify the underlying cause, I received a diagnosis of Meniere's syndrome. Additionally, I noticed that my breathing problems and dizziness became worse when I lay down in my bedroom. I found myself feeling anxious about going to bed. Furthermore, my spouse has been experiencing cardiac palpitations and continues to require ongoing medical supervision. At that time, it was difficult to understand why these symptoms showed slight improvement during our stay at my friend's place. Following an unexpected decline in health, we discovered that a smart meter had been installed on our house's exterior wall, positioned adjacent to our bedroom without our awareness or authorization. We made the request to revert to an analog meter, the utility company declined to make the change due to their established policy and only offered us the option to opt out of the digital system. Opting out of a smart meter, covering the wall and window with some anti-radiation shields, and moving out of the bedroom provided some improvement in our symptoms. The intense dizziness, breathing complications, and anxiety feelings gradually diminished. Despite these considerations, the radiation from smart meters—which is similar to radiation from other wireless devices, wireless transmission systems, and other infrastructure we cannot control—still has a big impact on our daily lives. We believe that radiofrequency radiation weaknes immune system function, subsequently leading to physical decline, reduced overall health, and the potential development of chronic conditions. My spouse and I both still experience chronic headaches, sleep disruption, fatigue, continuous tinnitus, worsening allergic reactions including asthma and respiratory difficulties . Following maxillofacial surgery, I had a titanium mesh implanted many years ago. I had no issues before a smart meter was put on our house wall. We believe that following RF exposure, I developed maxillofacial sinus complications," Circumferential mucosal thickening of the right maxillary sinus with a central nodular thickening with a coarse calcification suggestive of a mycetoma" that necessitated surgical treatment. After that, since doctors haven't been able to find the cause of the pain, we believe that exposure to RF radiation may be contributing to the persistent pain I still experience in the side of my face where the titanium mesh is located, which occasionally becomes quite severe, radiating to the head.  Furthermore, as a person who is very sensitive, I have seen more problems with electrical sensitivity and unusual skin feelings. Even though I only wear clothes made from natural materials and have eliminated all plastic from my home environment, these issues continue to happen. We believe there are significantly more individuals like us who have experienced regular exposure to radiofrequency radiation in their daily lives and subsequently experienced health deterioration. We strongly believe that daily exposure to wireless radiation is contributing to the acceleration of health problems across all populations. We encourage you to explore the available evidence and research on this important matter. My family and I support HHS taking 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. My family and I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

Docket: HHS-OASH-2026-0397 FR Doc No: 2026-19252 Comment Submitted By: Rex Funk Affiliation: EMF Consultant / Member of the Public Attachments: Three peer-reviewed studies (see attached PDFs) To the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health: I am submitting this comment as an individual with direct personal experience of adverse health effects from radiofrequency (RF) exposure, and now as an EMF consultant working with others who share these experiences. BACKGROUND AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE In 2018 I became aware of negative health reactions to RF exposure from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and related wireless sources. I learned to reduce my exposure and to avoid exposures in public spaces. This has been a tormenting experience and it remains very difficult to function in mainstream society, because RF sources are now essentially everywhere. I am unable to work in typical job settings. I now work as an EMF consultant helping people who are also noticing reactions to RF and other forms of electromagnetic fields (EMF). Some of my clients are even more sensitive than I am and have suffered greatly — unable to function normally in society or even in their own homes — simply because these devices were assumed safe without proper consideration of true safety. They must spend thousands of dollars to identify and mitigate environmental stressors, and many cannot afford to improve their situation at all. RESPONSES TO SPECIFIC RFI QUESTIONS 1. Effects below current exposure limits. The assumption that heating (thermal) effects are the only relevant biological mechanism is not acceptable. Thousands of independent, peer-reviewed studies report biological effects beyond thermal mechanisms, and this literature has been largely ignored in U.S. policy. I have attached three such studies for your consideration. HHS should commission systematic reviews of this body of evidence rather than relying solely on assessments that discount it. 2. Sensitive populations. Children are being enabled to grow up in a sea of RF radiation without adequate study of possible effects on the developing body. This should not be tolerated. Dedicated pediatric research, and precautionary measures in schools pending that research, should be a funding priority. 3. People with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). Federal research agendas should include affected individuals as a defined population: clinical characterization, diagnostic criteria, disability accommodations, and access to low-EMF environments. Many people like my clients cannot work, attend school, or use public services. 4. Practical guidance and mitigation access. HHS should publish plain- language exposure-reduction guidance and consider how to make assessment and mitigation affordable. At present, relief is available only to those who can pay thousands of dollars out of pocket. 5. Research priorities. Highest priorities in my view: long-term studies of chronic low-level exposure; personal dosimetry reflecting real- world use; studies of children and adolescents; and mechanistic work on non-thermal biological effects. I support transparent, science-informed decision-making and urge HHS to treat the existing independent literature — and the lived experience of thousands of affected people — with the seriousness it deserves. Respectfully submitted, Rex Funk Woodstock, NY rex@emfcheck.com 845-853-6060

I've worked in IT and have questioned this exposure and time and again, powers above have referred to the FCC's science and stated it's safe and shut it down. So finally, having a body do real research will be great. My only concern is the timing, as I believe when the next wave of election comes and RFK is out, and the republicans loose, I think we'll see a massive regression back to the old ways. I know these scientist are hot and bothered by having all this exposure to their long standing control, so that's my only request, do it as quickly as possible and make it available as soon as possible, because the clock is ticking, you're less than a month away from loosing midterms, and if that trend continues, loosing the next election and we'll see a raging return with even more aggressive lockdowns than before. God speed.

In response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am a grandmother who is concerned for the public. I’ve long been concerned with EMF radiation effects, especially for young children, like my grandchildren. Wi Fi radiation is also a major concern. I have bought EMF protection for my home and my children’s home. Honestly, I hope it works, but it was costly to buy. The smart meters are terrible for home owners because of the constant Wi-Fi going across the rooms constantly. Watch this documentary and it will show you proof why EMF radiation isn’t good and how 5G gave college students brain cancer in college because the 5 G towers were aimed at their college campus building. They all died and the 5G tower was the only common denominator. I hope their story was on this documentary. I think it was. https://youtu.be/8ZTiT9ZSg3Q?is=h6TnmG-9u4F_CY3U I’m very concerned about long term exposure especially from the 5G they’re using now. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation 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. HHS needs to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence. Also to identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for letting us voice our opinion.