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A leading scientist insisted that driving while using a mobile remains the only proven health risk; with the publishing of a report about exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields. The review, billed as the most comprehensive yet, found a large number of studies have been published on cancer risks; but claimed none of the results had demonstrated that mobiles cause brain tumours or any other types of cancer. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) report still warns that evidence needs to be constantly assessed as there was little information about risks beyond 15 years from first exposure to RF. This should include awareness of nationwide brain tumour trends; which have so far given ‘no indication’ of any risk, the report said. The HPA said it would continue to advise a “precautionary” approach and keep the science under close review. The agency recommends that “excessive” use of mobile phones by children should be discouraged while adults should make their own decision. Epidmologist Professor Anthony Swerdlow is chairman of the HPA’s Independent Advisory Group on Non-Ionising Radiation (AGNIR). He said the last similar large-scale review was in 2003. He said: ‘There has now been a very large amount of research conducted, which wasn’t true 10 years ago, and we have much firmer information than we had on several areas, for instance symptoms, cognitive effects, brain tumours, than we had then.
‘There is no convincing evidence that radiofrequency exposure causes health effects in adults or in children. ‘But beyond 15 years for mobile phones, we have to say we have little or no information. ‘I think it is important therefore, to some extent, to keep an eye out on this, which we will do into the future.’ He added that brain tumour rates were not rising in age groups that had been exposed for the last 10 to 15 years. ‘This is an exposure that 20 years ago nobody had and now practically everybody has; so you might expect that if there were appreciable effects that you would see them in the tumour rates,’ he said. Dr John Cooper, director of the HPA centre for radiation, chemical and environmental hazards, said: ‘There is still no convincing scientific evidence that RF field exposures from mobile phones and other radio technologies affect human health at exposure levels below internationally agreed guidelines. ‘However, as this is a relatively new technology, the HPA will continue to advise a precautionary approach and keep the science under close review. ‘The HPA recommends that excessive use of mobile phones by children should be discouraged and mobile phone-specific energy absorption rates values should be clearly marked in the phone sales literature.’
Don’t bother counting calories it will keep you as slim as the French
At first it seems like a paradox on our plate - a study has found the French adopt a shoulder-shrugging attitude to reading nutrition labels on food while Americans scrutinise the calorie content. Yet France has an obesity rate of just 12 per cent, which is three times lower than in the U.S. The unusual finding suggests that the UK Government’s drive to encourage food manufacturer’s to provide clear labels may do little to encourage healthier eating habits. For the study, scientists asked more than 300 French, Quebec, and American consumers to answer a questionnaire designed to test what they knew about dietary fats. Questions dealt with the amount and types of fat contained in various foods and what the nutritional recommendations are regarding these fats. Participants were asked to answer ‘Don’t know’ rather than hazard a guess. The scientists from the Université Laval in Canada, Cornell University in New York and Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Paul Bocuse in Écully, France, found French respondents said they didn’t the answer to 43 per cent of the questions. This compared to just 13 per cent from Canada and four per cent from the U.S. Fifty-five percent of French respondents said they did not know the percentage of fat in whole milk, compared
with five per cent for Quebec and four per cent for the United States. The same trend was observed for butter, margarine, and vegetable oils. When the participants tried to answers, the Americans were most likely to be right, followed by the Canadians, with the French bringing up the rear. Twice as many French respondents (17 per cent) didn’t know the recommendations regarding avoiding saturated fats compared to unsaturated fats, as Americans (nine per cent.) Professor Maurice Doyon from Université Laval said: ‘The difference among respondents’ knowledge essentially indicates that the French don’t take much of an interest in the nutrients contained in the foods they eat. The information is on the package, but they don’t read it.’ According to the researchers, the correlation found between extensive nutritional knowledge and high obesity rates suggests that focusing on detailed nutritional information may not be the best strategy for encouraging healthy eating habits. ‘It’s an approach that presents information to consumers in a broken down form,’ suggested Dr Doyon. ‘This may lead them to think of food in terms of its fat, carbohydrate, and caloric content and lose sight of the whole picture. It might be better to focus on what constitutes a healthy, complete, and balanced meal.’
Ross At studio six
Ross At studio six
Unisex Stylist Over 29 years experience S.R.H “Senior Stylist” City & Guilds of London
also Rosa ~ Beautician Tel: 966 714 970 | Mob: 677 897 788
Avda del Romero Local 6, Urb. Montebello, Algorfa 03176
Open Tuesday - Saturday (incl.) from 9am
Near Zoco Market AP7 Junc 745
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Ross is a highly qualified hair stylist with a wealth of experience, based at an attractive salon on Montebello Urbanisation (near Monty’s Bar). All manner of styling and treatments are available, such as Blow Dry at €13 for short hair, €16 for long. Cut and Blow dry €30 for short hair, €35 for long. Also tints, weaves, mesh colours, highlights, perms, special conditioning and women and men’s dry cuts can be done. All prices include shampoo, conditioner, hairspray etc. – there are no hidden extras. On Tuesdays, Ross shares the salon with Rosa, beautician, whose services include facials, waxing, manicures and bridal make-up. On Thursdays you can see Maribel Gomez, who does professional chiromassage on face, head, legs, feet and all body. Studio 6 is open, Tuesday to Saturday from 9am. For more information on hair, beauty and massage services, telephone: 966 714 970, Mob: 677 897 788
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Convincing evidence that mobile phones damage health is yet to surface despite an ‘explosion’ in research - a new study claims.
‘No evidence’ that mobile phones damage your health