Mobile phone radiation is indeed a concern for some people due to its potential impact on health. However, it is important to remember that the health effects of mobile phone radiation are still being debated in scientific circles, and the research that is currently available is not fully conclusive.
Mobile phone emit low levels of non-ionizing radiation when in use. The type of radiation emitted by mobile phone is also referred to as radio frequency (RF) energy. As the National Cancer Institute states, there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases the risk of cancer in humans. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating of exposed body tissue area.
There are two main reasons why people are concerned that cell (or mobile) phones might have the potential to cause certain types of cancer or other health problems: Cell phones emit radiation (in the form of radiofrequency radiation, or radio waves), and cell phone use is widespread. Even a small increase in cancer risk from cell phones would be of concern given how many people use them.
Brain and central nervous system cancers have been of particular concern because hand-held phones are used close to the head and because ionizing radiation—a higher energy form of radiation than what cell phones emit—has been found to cause some brain cancers. Many different kinds of studies have been carried out to try to investigate whether cell phone use is dangerous to human health.
Cell phones emit radiation in the radiofrequency region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Second-, third-, and fourth-generation cell phones (2G, 3G, 4G) emit radiofrequency in the frequency range of 0.7–2.7 GHz. Fifth-generation (5G) cell phones are anticipated to use the frequency spectrum up to 80 GHz.
These frequencies all fall in the nonionizing range of the spectrum, which is low frequency and low energy. The energy is too low to damage DNA. By contrast, ionizing radiation, which includes x-rays, radon, and cosmic rays, is high frequency and high energy. Energy from ionizing radiation can damage DNA. DNA damage can cause changes to genes that may increase the risk of cancer.
The human body does absorb energy from devices that emit radiofrequency radiation. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation absorption in humans that the general public might encounter is heating to the area of the body where a cell phone is held (e.g., the ear and head). However, that heating is not sufficient to measurably increase core body temperature. There are no other clearly established dangerous health effects on the human body from radiofrequency radiation.
We often hold our phones to our heads, or keep them close by in pockets or bags. Some people are worried that the radiation from mobile phones can cause cancer, especially brain cancer. Or that keeping phones in a bra will lead to breast cancer.
But the type of radiation that mobile phones and phone masts use doesn’t have enough energy to cause cancer by damaging DNA.
Using mobile phones does not increase your risk of cancer.
Mobiles use a type of electromagnetic radiation called radiofrequency radiation (radio waves). It's a weak form of radiation, the same type that radios, televisions and microwave ovens produce. Radio waves do not have enough energy to damage DNA. So there’s no good explanation for how radio waves could cause cancer.
Some studies claim that mobile phones could increase cancer risk. But a lot of these studies are in animals, and some use unrealistically high levels of radiation. So they cannot reliably tell us about cancer risk from mobile phones in the real world.
When looking at the biggest studies of people and mobiles there is no consistent association between mobile phone use and cancer. Overall, there’s no reliable evidence from studies of people that mobile phones increase the risk of cancer.
There are many myths, questions and hot topics when it comes to cancer risk. But thanks to decades of research into preventing cancer, we know proven ways you can lower your risk.
These include not smoking, keeping a healthy weight, staying safe in the sun, cutting down on alcohol and eating a healthy, balanced diet.
Monday, 22 June 2026
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Reproductive and Maternal Health
Early pregnancies among adolescents have major health consequences for adolescent mothers and their babies. Adolescent mothers aged 10–19 years face higher risks of eclampsia, puerperal endometritis and systemic infections than women aged 20–24 years.
Early childbearing can increase risks for newborns as well as young mothers. Babies born to mothers under 20 years of age face higher risks of low birth weight, preterm delivery and severe neonatal conditions. In some settings, rapid repeat pregnancy is a concern for young mothers, as it presents further health risks for both the mother and the child.
Nearly 800 women die every day from preventable maternal causes, and in 2022 alone, an estimated 2.3 million newborns died. For every maternal death, countless more women endure life-altering injuries, infections, and disabilities related to childbirth.
Maternal deaths are concentrated in the poorest regions and conflict-affected areas. In 2020, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for nearly 70% of all maternal deaths, with just 22 countries responsible for 81% of the global total. Humanitarian crises and fragile health systems exacerbate these challenges, with maternal mortality rates in crisis-affected areas often double the global average. The barriers to progress are multifaceted, including inadequate funding, poor-quality healthcare, harmful gender and social norms, and critical gaps in data and accountability.
Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with around 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022. More than 85 percent of cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting major inequities driven by lack of access to effective strategies to prevent cervical cancer such us national HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions.
The global under-five mortality rate has declined by 60% since 1990 (from 93 to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022). However, significant disparities persist, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa and Southern Asia that account for over 80 percent of these deaths. In 2022, some 4.9 million children under 5 years of age died. Of these, 2.3 million deaths occurred during the neonatal period (the first month of life). Leading causes include infectious diseases and neonatal complications highlighting the need for enhanced healthcare access, vaccinations and nutrition. Without accelerated efforts many countries will miss SDGs targets.
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.
Although important progress has been made in the last two decades, about 287 000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2020. This number is unacceptably high.
The most common direct causes of maternal injury and death are excessive blood loss, infection, high blood pressure, unsafe abortion, and obstructed labour, as well as indirect causes such as anemia, malaria, and heart disease.
Most maternal deaths are preventable with timely management by a skilled health professional working in a supportive environment.
Ending preventable maternal death must remain at the top of the global agenda. At the same time, simply surviving pregnancy and childbirth can never be the marker of successful maternal health care. It is critical to expand efforts reducing maternal injury and disability to promote health and well-being.
Every pregnancy and birth is unique. Addressing inequalities that affect health outcomes, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender, is fundamental to ensuring all women have access to respectful and high-quality maternity care.
Early childbearing can increase risks for newborns as well as young mothers. Babies born to mothers under 20 years of age face higher risks of low birth weight, preterm delivery and severe neonatal conditions. In some settings, rapid repeat pregnancy is a concern for young mothers, as it presents further health risks for both the mother and the child.
Nearly 800 women die every day from preventable maternal causes, and in 2022 alone, an estimated 2.3 million newborns died. For every maternal death, countless more women endure life-altering injuries, infections, and disabilities related to childbirth.
Maternal deaths are concentrated in the poorest regions and conflict-affected areas. In 2020, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for nearly 70% of all maternal deaths, with just 22 countries responsible for 81% of the global total. Humanitarian crises and fragile health systems exacerbate these challenges, with maternal mortality rates in crisis-affected areas often double the global average. The barriers to progress are multifaceted, including inadequate funding, poor-quality healthcare, harmful gender and social norms, and critical gaps in data and accountability.
Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with around 660,000 new cases and around 350,000 deaths in 2022. More than 85 percent of cervical cancer cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, reflecting major inequities driven by lack of access to effective strategies to prevent cervical cancer such us national HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions.
The global under-five mortality rate has declined by 60% since 1990 (from 93 to 37 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022). However, significant disparities persist, particularly in sub–Saharan Africa and Southern Asia that account for over 80 percent of these deaths. In 2022, some 4.9 million children under 5 years of age died. Of these, 2.3 million deaths occurred during the neonatal period (the first month of life). Leading causes include infectious diseases and neonatal complications highlighting the need for enhanced healthcare access, vaccinations and nutrition. Without accelerated efforts many countries will miss SDGs targets.
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.
Although important progress has been made in the last two decades, about 287 000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth in 2020. This number is unacceptably high.
The most common direct causes of maternal injury and death are excessive blood loss, infection, high blood pressure, unsafe abortion, and obstructed labour, as well as indirect causes such as anemia, malaria, and heart disease.
Most maternal deaths are preventable with timely management by a skilled health professional working in a supportive environment.
Ending preventable maternal death must remain at the top of the global agenda. At the same time, simply surviving pregnancy and childbirth can never be the marker of successful maternal health care. It is critical to expand efforts reducing maternal injury and disability to promote health and well-being.
Every pregnancy and birth is unique. Addressing inequalities that affect health outcomes, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender, is fundamental to ensuring all women have access to respectful and high-quality maternity care.
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
Consuming a healthy diet throughout the life-course helps to prevent malnutrition in all its forms as well as a range of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and conditions.
However, change in food production and food systems, rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles have led to a shift in dietary patterns. People are now consuming more highly processed foods high in unhealthy fats, free sugars and salt/sodium, and many people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables or consume sufficient dietary fibre.
The exact make-up of a diversified, balanced and healthy diet will vary depending on individual characteristics (e.g. age, gender, lifestyle and degree of physical activity), cultural context, locally-available foods and dietary customs.
However, the basic principles of what constitutes a healthy diet remain the same and are described in four principles:
However, change in food production and food systems, rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles have led to a shift in dietary patterns. People are now consuming more highly processed foods high in unhealthy fats, free sugars and salt/sodium, and many people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables or consume sufficient dietary fibre.
The exact make-up of a diversified, balanced and healthy diet will vary depending on individual characteristics (e.g. age, gender, lifestyle and degree of physical activity), cultural context, locally-available foods and dietary customs.
However, the basic principles of what constitutes a healthy diet remain the same and are described in four principles:
- adequacy: meets, without exceeding, micronutrient and macronutrient needs such that deficiencies are prevented;
- balance: total energy intake is balanced with energy expenditure, with an adequate balance across the three primary sources of energy, protein, fats and carbohydrates;
- moderation: limited intake of nutrients, ingredients, and foods that may be detrimental to health;
- diversity: inclusion of a wide variety of nutritious foods within and across food groups
Eating a variety of healthy food is important if you are physically active. You probably don’t need extra food or drinks to refuel when you are doing mild to moderate amounts of physical activity. Instead, listen to your hunger cues to help determine when and how much to eat.
If food or drinks are offered regularly at sports games or practices, encourage the coach and parents to:
Water is the drink of choice for regular exercise. Drink water before, during and after physical activity to stay hydrated and replace lost fluid.
Sports drinks are usually sugary drinks. They are not a healthy drink choice to stay hydrated.
Some sports drinks use sugar substitutes instead of sugar. Sugar substitutes aren’t needed for healthy eating. Choose unsweetened drinks like water to stay hydrated instead.
If you are not physically active, work your way up to 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. This could be dancing or doing yard work. You could meet the goal of 150 minutes a week with 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week, 22 minutes daily, or what works for you.
People vary greatly in how much physical activity they need for weight management. You may need to be more active than others to reach or maintain a healthy weight.
Consuming healthy foods and beverages, along with getting regular physical exercise, may help you reach and maintain a weight that suits you. Maintaining that weight, getting adequate sleep, and managing stress may also help prevent some health problems.
Start taking steps now to move more and eat better—for yourself and your loved ones!
If food or drinks are offered regularly at sports games or practices, encourage the coach and parents to:
- serve healthy options
- consider if extra food and drinks are needed in the first place
Water is the drink of choice for regular exercise. Drink water before, during and after physical activity to stay hydrated and replace lost fluid.
Sports drinks are usually sugary drinks. They are not a healthy drink choice to stay hydrated.
Some sports drinks use sugar substitutes instead of sugar. Sugar substitutes aren’t needed for healthy eating. Choose unsweetened drinks like water to stay hydrated instead.
If you are not physically active, work your way up to 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. This could be dancing or doing yard work. You could meet the goal of 150 minutes a week with 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week, 22 minutes daily, or what works for you.
People vary greatly in how much physical activity they need for weight management. You may need to be more active than others to reach or maintain a healthy weight.
Consuming healthy foods and beverages, along with getting regular physical exercise, may help you reach and maintain a weight that suits you. Maintaining that weight, getting adequate sleep, and managing stress may also help prevent some health problems.
Start taking steps now to move more and eat better—for yourself and your loved ones!
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
What Happens When You Begin Working at the Same Yogurt Shop as Your Crush?
I would say it wouldn't be a good idea, that I should not date anyone I work with. Because honestly I have done that in the past, it wasn't good. It was a distraction, I didn't wanna see him. He dumped me at park, there's just weirdness in the past of dating. But we're friends now, nothing more. Everything is okay.
If you were interested in a customer, what would you do about it? What would think if one of your employees asked out a customer? What do you think about customers asking you out? And what do you think about customers asking out your employees? I’m assuming that some places have policies about this sort of thing but have no idea about the policies at this store. At any rate, I don’t want to do anything to make him uncomfortable, and if things go awry then I’ll most likely try to avoid him or stop shopping at this place altogether, which would be really inconvenient.
You could spend the days, working around her, wishing. Or, you could has her, to join you, for a cup of coffee.
For the purpose of conversation, I'm having to choose a gender, not stated in the question.
If that goes well. Soon, you can ask, if she would like to join you, for lunch, at the restaurant, your treat. You pick the spot. Someplace nice, but not extravagant.
Impress her first, with who you are. And that person, is more interested, in learning all about her. Your interest, in hearing about her, will most likely, impress her.
You asking him is the only way it will happen if that’s the only place you currently see him as I can tell you as a shop worker myself regardless of how attractive someone is and no matter the connection I may feel risking my job to try and ask a customer their number is unprofessional and not worth the risk.
It’s either a yes, or a no; at the moment it seems exciting because you want it to be a yes and depending on your coping mechanisms might wish you’d never said anything if it's a no but you can’t change someone else opinion so keep a mutual approach emotionally and it's a win win if you end up texting them/getting to know them.
Maybe ask for a social media so that you can connection and talk and see what he’s about? Whatever works, and fair play if you’re confident enough to ask in person… the world needs more women who aren’t deluded and are emotionally mature enough to make a move first.
It would be weird if you just go up to him and say "hey hi, I’ve noticed you in the cafe and I have a crush on you"
Why don’t you go up to him and say, "hey hi, I noticed you in the cafe many times so I thought I would say hi"
Something like this will break the ice and you can have conversations with him & gradually as it progresses, you can tell him. Rather than just bombing him with "I have a crush on you"
The only time I was actually excited to go to my old job was when I knew my work crush was going to be there.
My mood was totally different on those days. I was excited to go to work and even happy to be at the workplace. I had a pep (or, um, maybe a sexy strut?) in my step. There was something to think about other than how boring and miserable work was. Finally, I had a reason to go to work. Being in a better mood on the job also made me put in extra effort. It was a win win: I got to enjoy flirting throughout my shift while also killing it on sales.
Prioritize professionalism. Focus on your job responsibilities first and maintain professional conduct at all times. Try to maintain clear boundaries between your personal interactions and your professional duties to avoid complications.
If you were interested in a customer, what would you do about it? What would think if one of your employees asked out a customer? What do you think about customers asking you out? And what do you think about customers asking out your employees? I’m assuming that some places have policies about this sort of thing but have no idea about the policies at this store. At any rate, I don’t want to do anything to make him uncomfortable, and if things go awry then I’ll most likely try to avoid him or stop shopping at this place altogether, which would be really inconvenient.
You could spend the days, working around her, wishing. Or, you could has her, to join you, for a cup of coffee.
For the purpose of conversation, I'm having to choose a gender, not stated in the question.
If that goes well. Soon, you can ask, if she would like to join you, for lunch, at the restaurant, your treat. You pick the spot. Someplace nice, but not extravagant.
Impress her first, with who you are. And that person, is more interested, in learning all about her. Your interest, in hearing about her, will most likely, impress her.
You asking him is the only way it will happen if that’s the only place you currently see him as I can tell you as a shop worker myself regardless of how attractive someone is and no matter the connection I may feel risking my job to try and ask a customer their number is unprofessional and not worth the risk.
It’s either a yes, or a no; at the moment it seems exciting because you want it to be a yes and depending on your coping mechanisms might wish you’d never said anything if it's a no but you can’t change someone else opinion so keep a mutual approach emotionally and it's a win win if you end up texting them/getting to know them.
Maybe ask for a social media so that you can connection and talk and see what he’s about? Whatever works, and fair play if you’re confident enough to ask in person… the world needs more women who aren’t deluded and are emotionally mature enough to make a move first.
It would be weird if you just go up to him and say "hey hi, I’ve noticed you in the cafe and I have a crush on you"
Why don’t you go up to him and say, "hey hi, I noticed you in the cafe many times so I thought I would say hi"
Something like this will break the ice and you can have conversations with him & gradually as it progresses, you can tell him. Rather than just bombing him with "I have a crush on you"
The only time I was actually excited to go to my old job was when I knew my work crush was going to be there.
My mood was totally different on those days. I was excited to go to work and even happy to be at the workplace. I had a pep (or, um, maybe a sexy strut?) in my step. There was something to think about other than how boring and miserable work was. Finally, I had a reason to go to work. Being in a better mood on the job also made me put in extra effort. It was a win win: I got to enjoy flirting throughout my shift while also killing it on sales.
Prioritize professionalism. Focus on your job responsibilities first and maintain professional conduct at all times. Try to maintain clear boundaries between your personal interactions and your professional duties to avoid complications.
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