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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...   Read full story »

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