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Cell Phone Use Linked to Heart Disease

Study finds average American owns 2 cell phones

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2008 10:11 AM CST

(Newser) – Add another ill to the cell phone pile: Using one may cause heart disease and kidney stones, researchers have found. The radiation emitted by the phones causes red blood cells to leak hemoglobin, which can lead to heart and kidney problems. An earlier study reported this same radiation can also trigger Alzheimer’s. The findings come as cell phone ownership reaches an average of two per person, the Daily News reports.

Average cell phone ownership is up to two per person, according to Switched.com.
Average cell phone ownership is up to two per person, according to Switched.com.   (Shutter Stock)
Cell phones may lead to heart disease and kidney stones.
Cell phones may lead to heart disease and kidney stones.   (Shutter Stock)
Swedish researchers found that exposure to cell phone radiation could cause proteins and toxins to leak into the brain, which can lead to Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's.
Swedish researchers found that exposure to cell phone radiation could cause proteins and toxins to leak into the brain, which can lead to Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's.   (Shutter Stock)
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