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Do microwaves cause any lifespan damage or what's their negative side effects? are they cancerous?
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Catracts: Cataracts are a known side effect of microwave radiation. Other effects are related to heat generation. See this site for more info. http://www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/facts/info_microwaves/en/
Answered 9/24/2014
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