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Wireless Technology and Electromagnetic Radiation: A Potential Source of Cancer

As our world changes and technology improves, life becomes easier. But there might be a lot of negative trade-offs for these modern conveniences. Many of our commonly used gadgets and appliances, such as cell phones, wireless routers, microwave ovens, cordless phones, televisions and x-ray machines, may be damaging our health because of the electromagnetic radiation read more »

Microwaves and Radiation

How do microwave ovens work? “Mircowaves” are essentially a form of irradiated energy waves, which are very short and travel at the speed of light. In microwave ovens, this type of electromagnetic radiation is produced inside the appliance by an electron tube called a magnetron. Within this tube, electrons are excited by a magnetic and read more »

Microwaves and Carcinogens

How do microwave ovens work? “Mircowaves” are essentially a form of irradiated energy waves, which are very short and travel at the speed of light. In microwave ovens, this type of electromagnetic radiation is produced inside the appliance by an electron tube called a magnetron. Within this tube, electrons are excited by a magnetic and read more »