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“Kim, I’m concerned that my phone is going to give me cancer. My wife tells me I’m paranoid. What do you think? Thank you for your newsletters and shows. It helps me keep up with our two teens.” — Robert in San Antonio, Texas

I understand your concerns, Robert. The FCC says the radiation coming from your cellphone is no big deal. A cancer surgeon friend told me he begs to differ. I play it safe and keep my phone away from my body and head as much as possible. (Yes, I’m that person taking calls on my AirPods or speakerphone.)

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Cellphone risks you and your loved ones need to know about https://www.komando.com/news/cellphone-risks-medical-implants/882979/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Just carrying around a smartphone puts your security at risk, but there are ways to minimize this. Here’s one common practice that you need to put a stop to.

The dangers don’t stop there. Cellphones can pose a risk to your very health. Here’s how.

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Toss out this sunscreen! It was recalled for including a cancer-causing ingredient https://www.komando.com/lifestyle/banana-boat-recall/875242/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In a recent FDA announcement, Edgewell Personal Care has come forward with news regarding its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30. Previously, three UPCs were flagged, but one additional lot has now been included due to high levels of benzene, which is a potential cancer risk.

Read on to learn about a previous product recall that’s been expanded to include a new lot code in 2023.

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New research: This beauty product could cause cancer, DNA mutations https://www.komando.com/lifestyle/nail-dryer-dna-damage/873844/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Some products are found to be dangerous long after they’ve been put on sale to the public. The risks can range from minor to deadly, and product recalls can often come too late.

Dry shampoo is convenient when you’re on the go, but one popular brand is being recalled for potentially massive health risks. Tap or click here for everything you need to know.

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Prescription recall: Check your medicine cabinet for these drugs https://www.komando.com/lifestyle/blood-pressure-med-recall/863957/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Recalls can range from minor annoyances to severe health risks. If your vehicle has a dangerous defect that could increase the crash risk, you don’t want to be driving around in it.

There have been millions of automobiles recalled over the past six months. We compiled a list of all the recalls with links to reports on what to do next. Tap or click here to see if your vehicle is included in any of these recalls.

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Google AI beats doctors in detecting breast cancer https://www.komando.com/technology/google-ai-beats-doctors-in-detecting-breast-cancer/699656/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:30:00 +0000

What comes to mind when you think about artificial intelligence (AI)? Most likely a Hollywood sci-fi thriller like “Terminator.”

But AI is actually being used for more important things than just entertainment these days. For example, you can incorporate AI programs to help you learn a new language. Tap or click here to find out how AI can help you learn how to speak foreign languages.

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5G is finally here – but is it safe? https://www.komando.com/smartphones-gadgets/5g-is-here-but-is-it-safe/599636/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com?p=599636&post_type=tips&preview_id=599636
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As 5G begins rolling out across the U.S., the hype surrounding this new generation of cellular technology is booming. Wireless carriers boast about ongoing test cities while consumers rush for 5G phones.

Although this technology has been in the making for almost a decade, it’s difficult not to feel some excitement now that it’s becoming a reality. However, as with every innovation, its release does come with a bit of trepidation.

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Worried about the harmful effects of technology? This major watch company wants to help https://www.komando.com/technology/famous-watchmaker-wants-to-keep-you-safe-from-tech-gadgets/587888/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:00:45 +0000
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A legendary name in watches is joining efforts to protect people from the harmful effects of today’s technology. The watchmaker is stepping into a growing market.

A number of small companies are selling products that claim to shield you from technology’s ill effects. As far as cellphones go, most researchers say a conclusive link that ties the devices to brain cancer has yet to be found.

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Is 5G safe? Here’s what the FCC says https://www.komando.com/gadgets/is-5g-is-safe-heres-what-the-fcc-says/587162/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 03:00:51 +0000 https://www.komando.com?p=587162&post_type=happening_now&preview_id=587162
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The debate over whether cellphones cause brain cancer has been going on for decades, from the earliest services to every network that ends in a ‘G.’ Now 5G is in the process of rolling out, and new concerns are being raised.

The next-generation mobile network is reviving discussions about health risks, including cancer. While scientists continue their research, one U.S. government agency is is making their stance clear.

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Free app safely records your doctor’s visits https://www.komando.com/lifestyle-reviews/free-app-safely-records-your-doctors-visits/567801/ Sat, 25 May 2019 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com?p=567801&post_type=apps&preview_id=567801
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Regardless of whether it’s you or a close relative who has been diagnosed with a serious disease, it is important to understand the information a doctor is giving you. With consultations lasting only 20 minutes or so, it is difficult to digest what is being said, much less understood. Then there is the issue of updating family members about what the doctor told you. If you can’t understand or remember everything, how are you expected to pass that information along? There is a solution. On the May 18 episode of The Kim Komando Show, Kim spoke to David Weekly. He has created a new app to help you record the information the doctor is relaying to you and share it with members of your family.

Medcorder app creates chat rooms, uploads recordings, sends texts

After starting an account with Medcorder, you can create a chat room to include anyone who wants to be kept up-to-date on a family member’s medical condition. When you visit your doctor for an update, open the app and ask the doctor if you can record the conversation. You can then save the conversation to the cloud so you can listen to it again later. You also can post the recording in your chatroom and members of the group are alerted via text that there is an update available. You can listen to it together or individually as time permits. Medcorder was created by Weekly, whose two previous software programs were later sold to Google and Facebook. But Medcorder is especially close to his heart. Weekly said both of his parents died of cancer and his brother is a cancer survivor. Weekly understands how bewildering the medical process can be to patients and their families. “The doctor comes in for 20 minutes and provides you with a dense amount of information that you may not remember or understand. It’s not like he gave you a pamphlet that you can read and digest,” Weekly told Kim on her show. “Plus, there is so much nuance in the conversation that you may not be able to relay to loved ones. We have to capture this so we can take full advantage of the consult.” Medcorder now also provides free transcripts of your conversations with doctors. In addition, the app keeps all texts, recordings, photos and medical reports that you want to share in chronological order for other members in your group to review. It’s also a good way for a family to support and comfort each other during a troubling time. Medcorder is a free mobile app available for iPhone and Android. Watch and listen to The Kim Komando Show every Friday. Also, join Kim’s Club and you can access past episodes of the program 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also find promo codes for great deals from our sponsors. ]]>
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Yes, cell phones do affect your health https://www.komando.com/gadgets/yes-cell-phones-do-affect-your-health/563896/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:00:35 +0000
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No, it’s not brain cancer. Several studies have looked at whether cell phone use increases the risk of developing brain cancer and researchers all basically say it doesn’t.

Oh, but our smartphones are definitely affecting our health and taking years off our lives in a way we didn’t expect. Smartphones have been connected to raising stress levels and that affects almost the entire body.

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Do mobile phones cause brain cancer? https://www.komando.com/gadgets/do-mobile-phones-cause-bran-cancer/563182/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com?p=563182&post_type=happening_now&preview_id=563182

Since mobile phones hit the consumer market 30 years ago, medical professionals have been monitoring whether there is a connection between cell phone use and brain cancer. Even more questions arise as 5G phones become more prevalent.

The connection between cellphones and cancer may stem from ideas like this: Mobile phones use radio-frequency radiation, and radio-frequency radio waves can cause cancer, therefore mobile phones cause cancer. There are also suggestions that because there has been an increase in brain cancer over the last 20 years, it must be because cellphones have become more prevalent.

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Do AirPods and other EarPods cause cancer? Here’s the scary research https://www.komando.com/technology/do-airpods-and-other-earpods-cause-cancer-heres-the-scary-research/554180/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:30:49 +0000
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They’re polarizing, but the Apple’s AirPods, the courageous wireless earbuds that promised to whisk us away to an untethered musical wonderland, are undeniably big hits.

With Apple ceremoniously killing off the headphone jack on the iPhone, other smartphone makers have followed suit, writing thankless obituaries for the traditional 3.5 mm audio port and declaring boldly that the future of headphones is indeed wireless.

But as we’re now increasingly bombarded with constant radio frequencies and electromagnetic radiation from our gadgets every single second, do the AirPods and other wireless headphones pose a very serious danger due to their close proximity to our heads?

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Does 5G technology increase our health risks? https://www.komando.com/technology/does-5g-technology-increase-our-health-risks/549973/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:02 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=happening_now&p=549973

Fear of cellphone radiation effects on the human body is nothing new, and we are constantly warned about the possible consequences of regular exposure to wireless signals.

Skeptics say that none of the studies are conclusive so far. And the wireless industry is always ready to reassure the public that there’s no concrete link between cellphone exposure and health issues.

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Komando On Demand Podcast: DNA Detectives https://www.komando.com/technology/komando-on-demand-podcast-dna-detectives/499638/ Sat, 20 Oct 2018 03:00:43 +0000

From north-central China to southern Brazil, to Slovakia and Denmark to the Czech Republic, a killer is on a rampage, destroying millions of lives in its path. With each new tactic to stop it, the killer adapts and changes. This killer is, quite simply, a relentless beast.

This killer is, of course, cancer. Unexplained cancer outbreaks are happening around the world. But here’s the mystery — why is the epidemic striking certain parts of the world, while others remain untouched?

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