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Is it safe to sleep with a cellphone charging beside me?

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? : We have no direct evidence that cell phones are causing brain problems. With our incredible immersion in electromagnetic waves i would think that is one avoidable risk.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/15/2016

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