Cellphone side effects may be all in your head

The headaches and fatigue that some people report after exposure to electronics ranging from cellphones to microwaves may be the result of a so-called "nocebo" effect, a new report suggests, because they have "a pessimistic belief and expectation that it may be harmful to human health". CTV.ca reports.

The report, released earlier this week by the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), examines how electromagnetic fields may impact human health.

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emily | 2:14 PM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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