A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has found that exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) from 4G and 5G mobile networks, as well as Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), can significantly reduce the viability and quality of sperm. The researchers used ejaculated sperm from men aged 25 to 35 and exposed it to RF-EMR for six hours using a smartphone as the source. The study found that exposure to WiFi reduced sperm viability by 13% and sperm motility by 12%, while exposure to 4G or 5G RF-EMR had no effect on sperm quality. The researchers believe that the reduction in sperm quality and viability is due to the increase in temperature caused by WiFi exposure.
The study’s findings have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with exposure to RF-EMR from mobile networks and WiFi. Critics have long argued that exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation can cause health problems, including negative effects on human fertility. The study’s authors suggest that further research is needed to fully understand the impact of RF-EMR on human health and fertility.
While the study’s findings are concerning, the researchers note that there is a great deal of variability in smartphone models, and further research is needed to determine the impact of RF-EMR on sperm quality and viability using different devices. Nonetheless, the study highlights the need for continued research into the potential health risks associated with exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation from mobile networks and WiFi.
