What does birthmark removal have in common with John Wayne and shoe-fitting? How about glow-in-the-dark paint and treatment for ear infections? The hazards of radiation have not always been acknowledged. Consider these five examples of what happens when we fail to practice precaution when it comes to ionizing radiation, lessons that may prove valuable when…
Berkeley’s Cell Phone Health Warning
The City of Berkeley has adopted landmark legislation requiring cell phone retailers to include a city-prepared cell phone health warning with each phone purchase. On Monday, March 21, 2016, the nation’s first cell phone “right to know” ordinance took effect. Mobile phone vendors in the city will now be required to provide the following safety…
