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What the WHO cell phone announcement means for you
(CNN) - Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization. The agency now lists mobile phone use in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.
Though the cell phone industry denies the claims, the announcement is enough to make most cell phone users question the safety of their use.
Today, Michael K. Hansen, senior scientist with Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, joins American Morning's Ali Velshi, Kiran Chetry and Christine Romans to explain what these findings mean and talk about safe ways to use your cell phone.
Kids coping with the tornado aftermath
Dr. Tener Goodwin Veneema National Advisory Committee member for the American Red Cross talks about children living through extreme natural disasters and the early warning signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
20 Under 20 gives students $100k to leave school and be an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Peter Thiel talks about his 20 under 20 program that awards $100,000 grants to students to leave school and start their own business.
New reports: ADHD and Autism on the rise
Director of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Dr. Coleen Boyle talks about new reports saying that there has been a 17% increase on children and teens in the U.S. with developmental disabilities such as ADHD and Autism.
She speaks about the possible causes in the rise in her interview with American Morning's Kiran Chetry.
Mary Tyler Moore to undergo brain surgery
TV star Mary Tyler Moore will soon undergo brain surgery. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
When your doctor gives orders, follow them
Three out of four Americans fail to take prescribed medicines as directed, meaning 75% of Americans are at risk of not healing as quickly or suffering increased symptoms and serious health complications from illnesses. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin is announcing a new prescription drug adherence campaign called Script Your Future. She speaks with Kiran about the campaign and why listening to your doctor could save your life.
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