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    WHO Says Cell Phones May Cause Cancer

    Recent studies have shown that the biggest danger from cell phones is more automobile accidents. But the International Agency for Research on Cancer said today there could be a health issue .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Recent studies have shown that the biggest danger from cell phones is more automobile accidents. But the International Agency for Research on Cancer said today there could be a health issue. The Agency is an arm of the World Health Organization, which might now issue new guidelines on cell phone use. Maggie Reardon is a senior writer with CNET News.

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    1 of 3
    Middle East Democracy versus the 'Club of Kings'
    1. 0:00WHO Says Cell Phones May Cause CancerYou’re reading this
    2. 7:40Saudi Arabia and the 'Club of Kings'
    3. 44:24Germany Pulls the Plug on Nuclear Power
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