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Cell Phones Linked to Hearing Loss

Study finds hour a day on cell phone caused progressive damage

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 20, 2007 4:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – Extensive cell phone use can cause progressive hearing loss, according to a new study presented at a scientific conference in Washington. The study, conducted by researchers in India, found high frequency hearing loss among users who talked for more than an hour a day for...   Read full story »

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