CNN News Report Cell phones/mobile phones have been shown in independent studies to double/triple cancer rates among longterm users. According Dr George Carlo, the man funded $28.5 million by the cell phone industry to investigate the safety of cell phones, cell phones emit two dangerous types of radiation. 1 Microwave radiation which heats up the brain. possibly effecting hormones, breaking down cell walls. 2. ELF radiation which also comes from overhead power lines. Research on animals shows ELF causes birth defects, cataracts amongst many other serious problems. Both Wifi and 3G radiation emit ULF radiation. Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xjaxk6Qhm4 -Its worth noting that when indoors or when making calls on a weak signal your phone will emit as much as 50mW/m^2 . This is the same amount of radiation someone is exposed to when standing 10m away from a town centre phone mast/tower. .