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Warning: Cell Phones May Trigger ADHD and Other Behavior Problems - http://articles.mercola.com/sites...
By Dr. Mercola If you're pregnant, there is compelling evidence that you should use extreme caution when using a cell phone, and at least take care to keep it as far away from your developing baby as possible. The latest animal study suggests that the increasingly prevalent neurobehavioral disorders in children -- conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- may be related to exposure to radiofrequency radiation from cell phones while in utero.i Hyperactivity, Impaired Memory Linked to In Utero Cell Phone Exposure Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine positioned a cell phone above a cage of pregnant mice. The phone was transmitting an uninterrupted active call for the entire 17 days of gestation. When the offspring were later tested, they showed signs of ADHD, including reduced transmissions in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. As researchers noted: "The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is responsible for executive functions by screening distractions and...