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Talking too much on your cell phone can be dangerous, but in a more subtle way than you might think. There are all kinds of allergies and it turns out that chatting endlessly on your cell phone can lead to an allergic reaction to the nickel in your phone. From cosmetics to jewelry, body piercings to tattoos, allergies can lurk in unlikely places. Allergist Luz Fonacier says, "Increased use of cell phones with unlimited usage plans has led to more prolonged exposure to the nickel in phones.read more

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Although debate continues, independent studies with long-term follow-up strongly suggest an increased risk of brain tumors related to the use of cellular or cordless phones. Researcher .B. Dubey says, "We conclude that the current standard of exposure to microwave during mobile phone use is not safe for long-term exposure and needs to be revised." Some studies have reported that long-term wireless phone users have increased rates of brain tumors, while other studies have found no association.read more

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IF you’re a supertasker – Psychologists have found a small group of people with an extraordinary ability to multitask: Unlike almost everyone they’ve studied, they can safely drive while chatting on a cell phone (although it’s against the LAW in some places)!

These “supertaskers” are only 2.5% of the population, but they are able to successfully do 2 things at once: in this case, talk on a cell phone while operating a driving simulator without noticeable impairment.
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Some people actually benefit from cell phone radiation, but the rest of us are afraid we’ll end up with a brain tumor, like the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. What’s the latest on the connection between cell phones and cancer?

The latest information from researcher is that there’s no good reason to think that cell phone use causes cancer, because the radio waves emanating from them simply aren’t strong enough to break down chemical bonds, which is the first step in cancer causation. But this conclusion never seems to be laid to rest: Scientists keep investigating the question. In LiveScience.com, Christopher Wanjek investigates why this is the case.
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