Category Archives: Technology Health

WiFi Health Risks on Children: Should it be Banned in Schools?

WiFi Health Risks on Children. In April 2007, United Kingdom’s leading government health adviser warned children against placing their computers on their laps while using wireless internet connections, saying there were potential health risks.

Amid mounting public concern over the health risks posed by long-term exposure to Wi-Fi devices, Professor Lawrie Challis, who heads U.K.’s national committee on mobile phone safety research, urged the government to monitor students’ exposure to Wi-Fi devices in schools.

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Waist Trainer Side Effects: Are Waist Cinchers Good or Bad For Your Health?

Waist Trainer Side Effects: Good or Bad? You gotta give it to the Kardashian girls. They may be annoying and all but they are trend setters. Okay, maybe they are not necessarily the trend originators but they seem to be early adapters of what’s going to be trendy. Wasn’t it a few years ago that everyone and their aunt are annoyed with Kim and her constant picture self-taking and oversharing? Now, everyone is into selfies and sharing them on Instagram and Twitter. Thankfully, our aunts are not doing selfies.

Anyways, another thing the Kardashian girls are into which is on its way to becoming a fashion trend is the waist cincher. We first heard about this on Wendy Williams who identified the Kardashians with this trend. Waist training will supposedly give you a desirable hourglass figure. Not only that, it is also being claimed that waist cinchers or waist trainers can help you lose weight.

Anyhoo, for those of you wondering about waist trainer side effects or those asking whether waist cinchers are good or bad for your health, here are some words of wisdom from medical professionals:

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Bad Side Effects of iPods and MP3 Players: Tinnitus

Are iPods and MP3 players dangerous to your health? Not necessarily! But they can damage your ears and make you go deaf if you’re the kind of guy (or gal) who likes to play your iPods oh-so-loudly that your seatmate on the subway can hear the music you are playing.

Constant exposure to loud noise has been cited by the Mayo Clinic as one of the common causes of tinnitus, a condition where one hears sounds even if there’s actually no sound present. This phantom noise can range from ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, and hissing in your ears.

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Indoor Tanning Addiction Leads to California Ban

California bans indoor tanning for under-18s. Seeking to protect minors from the health risks of indoor tanning that have gained increasing public awareness in recent years, California became the first in the United States to ban indoor tanning for under-18s.

The bill, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last October has been in effect since the beginning of this year. The American Academy of Dermatology applauded California for being the first state in the U.S. to pass the measure, and commended Congress for “protecting youth from the dangers of indoor tanning.”

California’s new law bans any minor from using a tanning bed, even with a parent’s permission. It’s the strictest so far in the U.S., but about 30 other states have laws that place limits on indoor tanning for children and teenagers.

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Radiotherapy Side Effects – PORT or Postoperative Risks

New study says radiation for advanced lung cancer doesn’t help. It’s routinely given after surgery in a bid to prevent cancer from recurring. But postoperative radiotherapy, or PORT, can damage the heart and lungs — thereby canceling out the potential benefits, particularly in seniors.

Now a new study even shows that for older people with a certain type and stage of lung cancer, giving radiation treatment after surgery may not extend survival. And while there are some young people who are diagnosed with lung cancer, most cases involve over-fifties who have a history of smoking.

Dr. Juan Wisnivesky, an associate professor of medicine at New York City’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine led the team that scrutinized survival outcomes in more than 1,300 lung cancer patients with locally advanced disease, 710 of whom were given the PORT.

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