Research & federal duties

I first learned about EMFs after moving into an apartment building, where I shortly developed symptoms I never had before including disruption of sleep, heart palpitations and tinnitus. My daughter mentioned EMFs as a likely cause to me which opened up Pandora's box. I have since learned of the hidden dangers. I am including a link to an article published in the medical literature (PubMed) written by a recognized expert, Martin Pall, discussing further the hazards https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26300312/. Many are subject to these fields and the dangers that they present unknowingly, including children and adults who work in schools for example. I frequently see cell towers on school property. Public awareness and protection need to be increased

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 concerned mother. 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 would like it studied more. I would like to feel protected. I would like the health of my family to be put above profit by my government.

I am a Dental Hygienist and have noted an increase in most all patients overall PH levels, as seen in higher risks of decay and mouth sores. I moved from Green Bank, WV(a federally regulated ‘Quiet Zone’ and am aware that there are a lot of people getting sicker with varied symptoms who have had prolonged exposure to EMF’s. I would love to conduct research in the dental setting to conclude if there is/is not a correlation as seen in the oral cavity with increase exposure to EMF’s.

Docket ID: HHS-OASH-2026-0397 Notice Publication Number: 2026-19252 Title: Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Technology Exposure Subject: Public Comment Requesting Federal Proximity Setbacks and Infrastructure Relocation Near School Populations (Ann Arbor, MI) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to submit a formal comment in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Request for Information regarding environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure. This comment directly addresses the agency’s inquiry into exposure levels, public health experiences, and the critical need to protect vulnerable populations like young children. Specifically, I am submitting a request for data and action regarding a localized, multi-signal wireless telecommunications tower hosting active 5G equipment and other RF broadcast arrays that is positioned at 5449 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. This commercial broadcast infrastructure operates adjacent to and within approximately 500 feet of the main campus of Ann Arbor Christian School (located at 5500 Whitmore Lake Rd). The school’s campus serves highly vulnerable developing populations, including infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and elementary school students. These students spend upwards of 6 to 8 hours a day in continuous proximity to the emissions of this tower during critical windows of biological development. As the agency updates its guidelines and coordinates with other federal bodies, I urge HHS to recommend and prioritize the following regulatory actions: 1. Vulnerable Populations Priority: Because children possess thinner craniums, higher tissue fluid content, and developing nervous systems, their cumulative biological absorption rates differ dramatically from standard adult occupational baseline measures. 2. Evaluation of Multi-Signal Arrays: Local residents and parents cannot independently verify the full output, frequency variations, or mechanical expansions occurring on multi-tenant tower sites. Federal oversight must account for the mixed-use radiofrequency environments where 5G macro/small cells are combined with older legacy telecommunication hardware. 3. Strict Local Proximity Thresholds: I strongly encourage the federal government to establish definitive exposure buffers or enhanced monitoring requirements for high-output 5G arrays operating within a 500 to 1000-foot perimeter of early-childhood learning centers, school buildings, and outdoor playgrounds. 4. Mandatory Federal Zoning Setbacks and Relocation Guidance: I explicitly request that HHS recommend federal zoning frameworks that require the physical relocation of high-power broadcast towers away from educational institutions. Telecommunications infrastructure should not share such close proximity with preschools and/or elementary schools. Federal guidelines must empower local municipalities to restrict or move existing infrastructure when it operates in direct conflict with child safety environments. Thank you for accounting for the physical safety and placement of infrastructure relative to developing student populations as you evaluate the modern baseline for RF safety. Best Regards, Kristen Papke

I have been getting nuked by EMI my entire life and have felt no appreciable negative effects from it. I personally believe people who claim ill effects from electromagnetic radiation are doing so simply to get attention from regulatory bodies. EMI is a well studied subject that requires no significant further investigation.

Dear HHS Leadership, Thank you for seeking public input on the biological and health impacts of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF), including 5G, Wi-Fi, and personal wireless devices. As technology density grows in homes and schools, federal guidelines must urgently account for the heightened biological vulnerability of children. We request that HHS incorporate the following science-based protections into its safety evaluation and public guidance: Child-Specific Absorption Modeling: Current federal guidelines are based on adult male anatomical models. Research demonstrates that children—due to thinner skulls, smaller head dimensions, and higher tissue water content—absorb up to twice as much RF radiation into their brain tissue and up to ten times as much into bone marrow compared to adults. Impacts on Developing Neural and Cellular Systems: Review peer-reviewed evidence showing that non-thermal RF exposure can induce oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and altered intracellular signaling in rapidly dividing, developing tissues. Public Warnings and Device Labelling: Issue clear public health warnings regarding cell phones and wireless devices. Recommend practical limits, such as keeping devices away from the body during transmission, using speakerphone, and avoiding cell phone use directly against a child's head. School and Childcare Environment Limits: Establish guidelines for educational settings, including favoring wired ethernet over Wi-Fi in early childhood centers, turning off Wi-Fi routers when not in active use, and restricting small-cell deployment directly adjacent to school grounds. We urge HHS to align U.S. policy with international precautionary standards and provide clear, actionable guidance to protect developing children. Sincerely, Abigail Crowe

We are surrounded by a plethora of toxins. Since all toxins affect every person vastly differently, it's time to start looking beyond symptoms alone and pay attention to the broader factors that influence how we feel, including sleep quality, environmental toxins, mold exposure, air quality, and other stressors that place demands on our bodies. EMF's, Wireless Radiation, 5G MUST ALL BECOME part of the conversation on this topic. When it comes to nutrition, medications, or medical procedures, we expect information BEFORE making decisions, but with EMFs, wireless technology, etc. the nefarious part is that the exposure came first, therefore understanding the full picture matters more than focusing on any single piece of it.

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 as a parent in Brevard County, Florida. My daughter began having severe migraines at age 9, during the COVID-19 lockdowns. When her school moved to remote instruction, she spent most of every day streaming online classes, working on a school laptop for hours at a time. During that period the migraines began and quickly became frequent and debilitating. For the past six years she has continued to struggle with these migraines, and adapting her environment to her sensitivities has become progressively more difficult. Her physician has diagnosed her with electromagnetic hypersensitivity. She cannot be near Wi-Fi routers at school, and she develops headaches in classrooms where laptops are in widespread use. This has affected her education, her ability to participate fully in ordinary school settings, and our family's daily life, as we continually work to find environments where she can learn without pain. Children today are exposed to wireless devices and networks for much of the school day, and remote and device-based instruction has made that exposure longer and more constant than in any prior generation. Families like ours have few places to turn for guidance, and schools have no federal framework for accommodating students who report these symptoms. 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. I also ask HHS to consider guidance for schools on accommodating students who report symptoms associated with wireless exposure. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

Radio frequency hazards are extraordinarily well researched and understood. They are real, but mitigated by existing regulation.