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I am submitting this comment to express my serious concern about the potential health effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, particularly for children, pregnant women, and future generations. We live in an increasingly connected world in which people are exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from cell phones, wireless devices, Wi-Fi networks, cell towers, and other wireless technologies. Children are growing up surrounded by these technologies and may experience exposure throughout their lives, beginning during pregnancy and continuing through childhood and adolescence. Given this increasing and prolonged exposure, I believe it is essential that the federal government carefully examine the potential short-term and long-term health consequences. **A particular concern is the potential relationship between EMF exposure and cancer.** The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) in 2011. This classification does not establish that exposure causes cancer, but it does indicate that the scientific evidence warranted concern and further investigation. Research examining possible associations between radiofrequency exposure and brain tumors and other cancers deserves continued, independent scrutiny. I am especially concerned about children because their bodies and brains are still developing, and their lifetime exposure may be substantially longer than that of previous generations. It is important to determine whether existing exposure standards adequately account for children's developmental stages, potential differences in vulnerability, and the cumulative effects of exposure over many decades. The absence of conclusive evidence of harm should not be interpreted as definitive proof that all potential long-term risks have been ruled out. I respectfully urge the federal government to take the following actions: 1. **Conduct and support independent, long-term research** into possible associations between EMF exposure and cancer, neurological development, reproductive health, sleep, and other relevant…

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Please see the attached pdf with my comments for the public record of docket item HHS-AOSH-2026-0397. Alan Miller, PE

The last few years I've had a decline in my health due to EMF exposure. The first thing I noticed was pain when holding my cell phone, or being on the computer. It took me about 1 and 1/2 years to figure out what was causing the issues by process of elimination. I was working from home until March of this year, when I lost the ability to be on my computer from extreme vertigo, and headaches due to emf exposure. There is also a 5g tower right down the street from me, and my digital emf device readings are dangerously high, only a few feet from my home. The only thing that has truly helped is avoidance, and hardwiring my house. I was seeing a doctor and diagnosed with extreme emf sensitivity.

Whatever Walmart uses is too much! Every time I go in there I feel terrible and I get light headed. I can go for hikes outside or walk around church for hours and feel fine but never in Walmart. An hour or more and I’m exhausted and light headed.

Causes me tinnitus and occasionally overnight nosebleeds. Tired of the constant radiation…it is unnecessary.

G _____________ Dr. George L. Carlo Washington, D.C. 571-276-4000 I am deeply grateful to Secretary Kennedy and the leadership at HHS for initiating this vital and serious inquiry into the health effects of EMF and RF radiation. I have been closely following the submissions to this Request for Information, and I would be profoundly honored to offer my assistance to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) as you navigate the next steps of this process. My commitment to this issue began in 2008 under deeply personal circumstances, when my husband and the late Senator Edward Kennedy both suffered seizures and brain tumor diagnoses within days of each other. Our son, who had interned for Senator Kennedy, learned from former colleagues of the family's concerns regarding the role of cell phone radiation. This prompted me to look deeply into the issue. My husband had been a heavy cell phone user for 20 years, consistently holding the device to the exact side of his head where the tumor developed, with no other known environmental exposures. When I shared his medical and phone records with global experts, they noted the stark correlation. Driven to understand the science, I was thrust into public advocacy, testifying before Congress in 2008 alongside Dr. Ronald Herberman and Dr. David Carpenter. That experience began a lifelong education. In the years since, I have endeavored to serve as a bridge between grieving families and the independent scientific community. I founded the California Brain Tumor Association to focus on public education and prevention, and my heart breaks regularly as I speak with young victims and parents worldwide who are navigating these devastating diagnoses. Over nearly two decades, I have sought to understand both the human impact and the technical complexities of this issue. I have worked alongside communities facing cancer clusters—such as those in La Quinta and Ripon, California—to investigate local EMF exposures. I have also engaged directly with the regulatory and testing framework, including meeting with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to discuss testing protocols, serving on the Board of Directors for…

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Subject: Report of Suspected Electromagnetic Exposure, Reported Health Effects, Alleged Technology-Related Harassment, and Concerns Regarding the Use of Advanced Technology in Criminal Activity Location: Ashland, Kentucky Date:10/30/26 Incident Period: [Insert Dates or Duration] 1. Purpose of Complaint I am submitting this formal complaint to request public health guidance and appropriate scientific review concerning reported health symptoms, suspected electromagnetic field (EMF) or radiofrequency (RF) exposure, concerns regarding interference with implanted medical devices, and allegations of extreme criminal activity involving the suspected misuse of advanced technology in Ashland, Kentucky. The concerns include reported headaches, heart palpitations, burning sensations, sensory disturbances, perceived auditory communications, sexually intrusive experiences, and unusual visual phenomena. I am requesting an impartial assessment of these reports and guidance regarding the appropriate public health, medical, scientific, regulatory, and law-enforcement authorities. I believe these concerns warrant careful documentation and evaluation because of their reported effects on health, personal safety, dignity, and quality of life. I am seeking evidence-based investigation rather than a predetermined conclusion about the cause or source of these experiences. 2. Reported Health Effects and Electromagnetic Exposure Concerns The symptoms and concerns being reported include: Recurring headaches and pressure sensations involving the head and eyes. Heart palpitations and episodes of perceived irregular or elevated heart rate. Burning, irritation, and unusual sensations affecting the face, eyes, skin, and genital area. Distressing auditory and sensory experiences. Extreme violent images and sexual from remote source. Concerns about possible environmental electromagnetic or radiofrequency exposure. Concerns about possible interference with pacemakers I request guidance on how these symptoms and potential environmental hazards can be properly assessed. Any documented incident involving suspected pacemaker interference should receive appropriate medical attention and technical…

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Public Comment to HHS — RF/EMF Exposure and Human Health

I am submitting this comment as a concerned member of the public, based on personal observations rather than scientific research.

Over recent years, I have noticed what seems to be an increasing number of people experiencing everyday memory lapses and difficulties concentrating. What concerns me is that these experiences do not seem limited to older adults. I hear younger people frequently commenting that they have forgotten why they entered a room, lost their train of thought, or forgotten what they were about to say.

I have also become increasingly concerned about the number of people affected by cancer within my extended circle of friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. I personally know of approximately ten individuals affected, including younger people. This feels very different from what I remember experiencing years ago.

I recognize that these observations do not establish an increase in disease rates or prove any connection to electromagnetic fields or wireless radiation. However, I wonder whether our dramatically increased exposure to electronic devices and wireless technologies deserves further long-term investigation.

I would like to see continued independent research examining cumulative exposure, potential effects on memory and cognitive function, and any possible long-term health risks, particularly among younger generations who have grown up surrounded by wireless technology.

I believe the public deserves clear, transparent information about what science has established, what remains uncertain, and whether current safety standards adequately address long-term exposure.

Thank you for considering the concerns of ordinary citizens who may not have scientific expertise but have questions they hope research can help answer.

**Europe, Slovakia, Bratislava** Dear Sir or Madam, I am a 52-year-old woman and I currently work as a taxi driver in our city. I am writing to share my experiences with 5G, 6G and Wi-Fi, because there are also people in America who come from our region or have ancestors from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Croatia, Serbia, Russia, and other countries. I want other people to be protected as well. In our city, there are 5G transmitters almost every three houses. **My personal experience — I have also asked my passengers about theirs:** Near these transmitters, I experience tingling in my limbs, burning sensations and pain in my bones, joints and spine, difficulty concentrating, disorientation, and overheating — as if I were boiling from the inside. I sometimes even feel faint. Other people experience similar symptoms. It seems to depend on the frequency being used. I also have a Geiger counter to check my observations. It registered high radiation readings, reaching the alarm level. In another part of the city, people experience headaches, depression and suicidal thoughts. Elsewhere, people suffer from abdominal pain, have to make frequent trips to the toilet, or experience burning sensations in their respiratory tract. The intensity of this radiation fluctuates in sinusoidal waves. For a short while, I have to breathe through the pain; then I feel better for a moment, and it starts all over again. I have difficulty walking from one end of the street to the other. Yet when I get into a car and drive into an area where this radiation no longer reaches, I have no pain at all. I feel completely fine. This happens to us several times a day, especially at night. In places where the radiation intensity increases, I have noticed frequent car accidents. I have also noticed frequent abnormal swelling of a single limb in people and domestic animals, particularly dogs. The lymphatic system does not appear to function properly. Under the influence of this radiation, people and animals seem unable to defend themselves against ordinary bacteria. Overall, everyone's health appears to be deteriorating. Wi-Fi is the same, since it involves the transmission of…

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With the proliferation of cell phone towers, smart meters, smart home devices, data centers and wireless devices in our environment, additional research needs to be conducted on the harmful effects of wi-fi, RF and EMF. As a concerned family member and caregiver, I believe human health experiences and clinical observations need to be taken into account. Exposure standards need to be reevaluated to limit human and animal exposure to wireless radiation and electromagnetic fields. Exposure measurement needs to be reevaluated in real-world situations, as humans use their cell phones by directly touching them and are often exposed to multiple sources of wi-fi simultaneously. Sensitive populations exposed to wi-fi, RF and EMF need to be studied such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, those who wear hearing aids with wi-fi or blue-tooth, those with implanted or wearable devices, workers with elevated exposure and those with preexisting conditions. It is imperative that existing scientific evidence be examined and additional research be conducted to study the adverse health effects of wi-fi, RF and EMF on humans and our environment. Please see attached studies. Thank you.

Thank you to HHS for examining this urgent issue. I am commenting as someone who has studied the cautioning peer-reviewed research meticulously for many years. I know a growing range of individuals who are functionally disabled by rising wireless radiation pollution with far-reaching negative impacts on their lives, including loss of access to everyday services plus deepening social isolation. I too have experienced some deleterious health effects personally from exposure, including two years of extreme sleep starvation that was unresponsive to all measures other than eventual wireless radiation mitigation when, after the two years, I discovered from records and measurements that (i) symptom onset had coincided with simultaneous wireless makeovers at work and home, and additionally (ii) the highest level of cell-tower (mast) radiation in our home was in our main bedroom, precisely over my pillow. I continue to be prone to dizzy headaches, loss of cognition, and sleep impairment from wireless-radiation pollution. Life impacts have included loss of work, having to move house, and difficulty accessing shops, events, social groups, and medical services: typically, for example, I have to wait outside clinics rather than in waiting rooms and sometimes have to leave appointments early; I am similarly unable to linger in shops, social spaces, or public transport crowded with smartphones and/or WiFi or DECT transmitters. I suspect that those who have uncovered their relative sensitivity to the growing pollution are but the “tip if the iceberg” and that, as with all environmental toxins, there is a bell-curve of impairment across the wider populace with more individuals losing quality of life as the pollution intensifies. As you examine peer-reviewed evidence of harm, notice oxidative / nitrosative damage to cells and tissue – a frequent finding and risk factor for degenerative diseases – and also that the pulsed, polarized, variable nature of wireless outputs adds to their biological effects (Panagopoulos et al)1. Remember that the (outdated) “safety standards” normally refer to single-source exposures and that the young, sick, pregnant, or elderly, and other…

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When is it enough? Never for the free rein you've given towers and cell phone corporations. They are conducting business at the cost of our (we the people) health wildlife and environment. They've used the same old data and ways since the beginning. Bridle them in and make them currant with up to date science and better testing. It's really quite ridiculous to watch this happen over and over again with the wealthiest people of this country or the world making business happen on a free rein with not many rules....if they choosed to follow them. Make them accountable for their products today!

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure.

I am responding from the perspective of a concerned member of the public.

I'm concerned about the huge amount of EMF and RFR in our environment. We humans haven't been exposed to this until recent years, and who knows what the long-term health effects will be? When I had my first cell phone and put it up next to my head while talking, afterwards my head would feel hot and uncomfortable on that side. I was suspicious about the health risks from that point on.

There's plenty of research from scientific organizations showing the damage of EMF and RFR, especially for children. I know many adults are also sensitive to this, and they shouldn't be forced to be exposed to it 24/7.

I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence.

I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health.

Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.

I have been personally affected by my cell phone, computer and wireless radiation since January of 2019 when I had an “electrical accident” in my home office. Since then, when I touch my cell phone or use my laptop, I get these symptoms: tingling on the tip of my tongue that spreads further back toward my throat, my lips swell, nausea, swelling in my joints, ...until I stop using the device. The cell phone impacts me extremely quickly, just by touching the front of it, and I often get a pulse through my arm. Awhile back, I began to get a lump in my breast. It was right where I could feel the signal from my fingers on the cellphone to my breast. This lump kept increasing in size until I went to the doctor and showed her. It felt important that a medical person see the lump and record it in my health records. Realizing the cell phone seemed to be causing the lump, I stopped using it for 4 days until the limp went away. I can only use a computer for a short time before these reactions occur and nausea sets in. I have friends for whom the reaction is a lightning bolt headache that lasts many days, burning skin and worse. I have also had tinnitus since this occurred. It is loud and affecting my hearing. Hearing aids will be necessary, and you know what they cost, but I can’t have wireless hearing aids which are now wireless or have a battery, something I also can’t tolerate at close range. In the "electrical accident," I was using my computer with the wireless on and charging my cellphone in the same unit of 4 outlets. I was back and forth using the computer and the cell phone when I needed to text/make/take a phone call. Suddenly, tingling began on my tongue, and my lips swelled. I have been told that my hands on both the keyboard and the cell phone at the same time completed something like a closed circuit, charging my body. Since that time, I have had this sensitivity. My doctor and my chiropractor both diagnosed it as Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity. My MD says I am something of an antenna now, possibly exacerbated because we all have metals in our bodies from environmental pollutants. There are costs associated with being electrically sensitive. I cannot have…

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I received a Garmin smart watch as a gift which I was only able to wear for a few months. I stopped wearing it because it made me feel out of sorts.

Sehr geehrter Herr Kennedy, hier einige der gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen, seit unsere Familie unfreiwillig von einer extremen EMF Belastung betroffen ist: Havanna-Syndrom, Muskelschmerzen, Tinnitus, Augenprobleme, Hämatome, Verbrennungen der Haut, Herz-Kreislauf-Probleme. Vielen Dank, dass Sie daran interessiert sind. Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Sehr geehrter Herr Kennedy, hier einige der gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen, seit unsere Familie unfreiwillig von einer extremen EMF Belastung betroffen ist: Havanna-Syndrom, Muskelschmerzen, Tinnitus, Augenprobleme, Hämatome, Verbrennungen der Haut, Herz-Kreislauf-Probleme. Vielen Dank, dass Sie daran interessiert sind. Mit freundlichen Grüßen

I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE VERY UNPLEASANT EFFECTS OF THE EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF EMF RADIATION IN MY COMMUNITY SINCE THE 5- G SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED HERE IN MAY OF 2019, I HAVE EXPERIENCE PRESSURE HEADACHES ( I NEVER HAD HEADACHES BEFORE THE ACTIVATION)! I ALSO EXPERIENCE AN OVERALL UNWELL FEELING WITH QUEASINESS, FATIQUE, MUSCLE ACHES AND A FEELING OF " HEAVINESS" IN MY BODY MAKING ACTIVITIES MUCH MORE DIFFICULT! THREE YEARS AFTER THE 5-G ACTIVATION, I EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES CONSTANT MEDICAL ATTENTION! When i leave my community, most of the symptoms allivate and then return when I come back to the area! My EMF METER IS ALMOST ALWAYS READING HIGH OR EXTREME! TO ALLOW, THIS TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITIES AT SUCH HIGH LEVELS OF TRANSMISSION, IS AN ASSULT ON EVERYONE'S HEALTH AND HAPPIN3SS! IT MUST BE REGULATED !

March 15th, 2019, our life changed overnight. I went from sleeping 8 to 9 hours a night to 4 or 5 at most. We thought there was some kind of attack--both my husband and I had headaches, extreme tinnitus, heart palpitations, brain fog and memory issues, irritability, aches and pains, and feelings of internal vibrations (jumpy legs, our teeth hurt, etc.). We didn't know what happened. As the days wore on, we found that when we were away from our house, we felt relief, and then all the symptoms and extreme discomfort would come back when we returned to our home. Eventually we came to realize that the cell tower on the water tower near us was the cause of this, and we researched emfs. We fit all the symptoms. We got an rf meter, tried a dozen other things, but it was too much for our bodies. We had to sell our beloved home and move, which impacted our finances in a negative way. We were fine in the new place for almost a year, until a cell tower about a mile away was 'upgraded' to 5G. (Remember all the commercials during the pandemic about Verizon 'upgrading' all their towers?) Since that time, we have doctored to no avail, people have thought we were crazy, the energy is sapped from us, the symptoms are worse when it's time for a phone update or when we are in a city or large crowd, and it is almost impossible now to get away from it, which we were able to do in 2019 and 2020. EMF radiation from cell towers have ruined our lives, our health, our home, and our joy. Recently I have been diagnosed with a mold infection (not by a western doctor, but by a functional medicine practitioner)--one of the symptoms is emf sensitivity. So it seems like there is some relationship between how emfs effect a person if there is mold. ( I did read that mold replicates 600 times faster when emfs are present). So two huge problems that seem to be getting worse. The RF world of cell phones and towers has never been effectively researched on the health impacts of not only humans, but all biological species. Something is seriously wrong with our environment when we have so many sick, medicated, unhappy people. Stop the give-away to the cell companies, make them accountable, regulate…

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I am a mother submitting this comment in response to HHS's Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am writing as a parent and consumer. Below I describe what my husband and I have experienced: the exposure, the symptoms, what we changed, and what happened. I cannot prove cause, but the pattern is consistent. We should not have to guess whether any of these are connected. It is also worth stating that I founded a company that makes EMF-shielding apparel for women, which I started because of my experiences below. My exposure: In 2020, when I started working from home during the pandemic, I suddenly spent hours a day with a wireless laptop on my lap and my phone within reach. Symptoms: Within months, I developed tingling and numbness in my face and lips, joint pain that radiated up my arms, trouble concentrating, impaired memory, severe panic attacks, and poor sleep. My general practitioner listened to my symptoms and recommended antidepressants. When the pain in my hands became unbearable, I saw a rheumatologist for testing. She didn't find arthritis but offered to prescribe painkillers, which I declined. What I changed: I took the laptop off my lap, wired my computer and TV, kept my phone off my body and out of reach, used airplane mode often, turned off Bluetooth and WiFi on devices that didn't need them, and turned off the WiFi router at night. Result: My symptoms eased to a manageable level. They return when I hold a Bluetooth device against my body and when I spend time in high-EMF environments, like airports and homes run by smart home systems. My exposure: Driving and riding in our two 2026 hybrids, an SUV and a crossover. Symptoms: Immediately, I experience severe aching and burning in my hands and feet, nausea, fatigue, intermittent shooting pains in my abdomen and chest, and a short-circuiting feeling in my brain when I try to finish a sentence. What I changed: I drive as little as possible and rent a gas-powered car for any drive longer than 20 minutes. After parking, I ground myself as soon as I can. Result: My symptoms fade slowly after I turn off the car and get…

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