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Hands-free phone kits reduce radiation

A study has revealed that hands-free mobile phone kits can reduce the amount of radiation emissions absorbed by the head when using mobile phones. Researchers at the University of York tested mobile phones which operate at two different frequencies. They found that emissions were reduced by 53% when using a hands-free kit.

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