carcinogen means cancer causing agent. so this is very different from what we've been hearing from the world health organization for some time. look, this is 31 scientists representing many different countries. they looked at existing studies, anderson. many of the ones we've talked about. this wasn't new research. they looked at the existing studies, including the interphone studies and after deliberation, they came to this conclusion, a possible cancer causing agent is how they're labeling it. >> what is a carcinogen? other carcinogens are lead and chloroform, but the cell phone industry is dismissing this, saying coffee is also listed in this group. >> the way that they classify these things, they say there's things like tobacco, there are things that are probable carcinogens and this they're calling a possible carcinogen. and you're lead -- you're right, lead and chloroform is in that category. gasoline exhaust is in this category. with regard to coffey, i saw that, as well. coffee, there was some concern that there mi

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the world health organization today said cell phones are possibly carcinogenic. and they put cell phone use in the same category as contact with various chemicals for the possible cancer risk it could pose when the cell phone is pressed to the ear during use. this statement from the w.h.o. makes this topic front and center once again. this statement labeling cell phones as a possible carcinogenic hazard comes from a panel of 31 scientists. and while it doesn't reverse any of the current studies, it does raise big questions about safety and long-term effects, and it's where we begin our broadcast tonight with our chief medical editor, dr. nancy snyderman. nancy, i'm not a scientist, but reading through this stuff, it appears to be saying it can't be good for you. which is what a lot of people walk around assuming anyway. >> i think that's where the confusion starts, brian, because it's the conventional wisdom. and these 31 scientists that you mentioned from 14 countries advised the world health organization, and they said, look, we know that cancer and asbestos ar

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and this they're calling a possible carcinogen. gasoline exhaust is in this category. with regard to coffey, i saw that, as well. coffee, there was some concern that there might be an increase in bladder cancer as a result of coffee consumption. but you're getting an idea of the imperfections of the science here. they can draw a cause and effect relationship. they're not saying they have done that by any means. looking at all the existing studies, they're changing their chance. the world health organization is changing their stance and saying this is not something that we're going to say has no merit whatsoever, we're saying this is a possible carcinogen and merits more study. >> the u.s. government is also saying there's insufficient evidence that cell phone radiation poses a risk. do you think they may alter that? >> i think they might. we talk about the fact that the fcc says look, there's no risk, you don't need to do anything extra to protect yourself, which we reported on a couple weeks ago. you know, the world health organiz

the controversy over cell phones being put on an official list of possible carcinogens heats up. does that mean it's time to hang up? we look at the research behind the headlines. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline," june 1st, 2011. >> good evening, i'm terry moran. well, today marks the start of the atlantic hurricane season. but it was tornadoes, not hurricanes, that wreaked havoc in massachusetts tonight. at least two confirmed tornadoes touched down there, with four reported deaths so far. the first fatal tornado in that state in 16 years. it didn't look like a massachusetts storm. it looked like a prairie twister, except this one was blowing right up the connecticut river. one of at least two tornadoes spotted in western massachusetts this evening, followed the river right into the town of west springfield, carrying with it a debris field hundreds of feet high and turning the water into a giant swirling caldron. at least four were reported killed in the storms. governor de

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however most studies have not shown this link. >> it is not clear, it's not an established carcinogen and for those who want to take steps to reduce their exposure, they can do it. >> reporter: this panel is getting a lot of attention today but there's no reason for any one to panic. >> smith: you just said in your piece that most studies have shown there is no link yet the world health organization says maybe. how worried should we be? >> reporter: again, there's no reason to panic. but i think they're acting out of an abundance of caution, right? these studies are very tough to do. it could take 10, 20 years for something to cause a brain cancer so how do you prove it's safe or not safe? especially with these exploding like this. there's some good news here. the rate of brain cancer has not increased in the last 10, 20 years. so that's good. the other thing is we're not talking about ionizing radiation like d.n.a. which can directly break damaged d.n.a. and lead to cancer that way. we're talking about radio waves. still, there's reason to want to see more long-term data. >> smith: w

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a report that was issued last week, classified cell phones as a possibly carcinogenic. that's the same level as engine exexhaust and coffee. some say it's too vague and others feel that the risk is slight. but google searches have spiked. >>> they escaped from al cha razz and made it to sure. more than 2,000 athletes in the escape from al cha razz triathlon. the unique things about this race. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well, families from around the bay area are welcoming some new additions to their home. that's thanks to a pet adoption program in the east bay. this is a little different. anne makovec how one life is changed because of a pet. >> they may not realize it, but these guys deserve thanks to a little -- aimed at the welfare of sheltered cats and dogs. >> maddie was a little miniature san joseers who changed the lives of their caregivers and they promised to start a foundation by giving $300 millions to help save cats and dogs' lives. that means big bucks and empty cages. 66,000 adaptions all for free and each with a donation from 500 to $1,500. >> we were talking abo

hazard to me because the world health organization is now warning that cell phone use is "possibly carcinogenic to humans." possibly? well, then i am possibly crapping my pants. isn't there a simpler way to put this? >> we begin with major developments involving cell phone use and you. information you need to know right now. >> alarming news for anyone who owns a cell phone. >> could your cell phone be making you sick? a new warning that your phone could cause brain cancer. >> is your cell phone lethal? >> stephen: are cell phones are trying to kill us. the call is coming from inside the phone. get out of there. now, luckily, luckily i blocked the radiation by always keeping my cell phone tucked safely under my genitals. in a pinch they also serve as a bomb shelter. apparently, apparently cell phones use a form of radiation similar to microwaves known as "microwave radiation." which scientists say esuchly cooks the brain. i bet you anything i'm delicious. laughter laugh but cell phone manufacturers are looking out for us, folks. they recommend that you hold the device 15 millimeters away from y

scientists say a review suggests that cell phone use should be regarded as possibly carcinogenic. russian officials say the man suspected of a killing a journalist has been arrested. the journalist was shot renowned for outspoken criticism of vladimir putin, and reports on human rights violations in chechnya and the caucasus. she was shot dead five years ago in our moscow -- her moscow apartment building. military prosecutors in the united states have filed new charges against the man accused of the september 11 attacks. khalid sheikh mohammed and four other defendants will be tried at the detention center. >> the charges are only really knew because they are being charged again with the same offensive. -- the same offenses. the detainees were charged at guantanamo bay before, but those charges were dropped because president obama wanted khalid sheikh mohammed tried in a civilian court on u.s. soil. that plan faced a lot of opposition at the time. some opposition from some families of victims. some opposition from democrat and republican politicians. ultimately, congress blocked t

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if you know something is a known carcinogen and that's a product that causes cancer, why would you pay to be exposed to it? >> woodruff: just quickly, you do expect these new rules to make a difference. >> i sure do. before patients had to go to a dermatologist to seek recommendations on sun screens. i still recommend seeing a dermatologist for a skin check but consumers will have an easier time picking a product off the shelf once the new regulations go into effect next summer. >> woodruff: dr. ali hendi, thank you very much for being with us. >> thank you, judy. >> ifill: next, the impact of twitter. politicians, comedians and hollywood figures all seem to be tweeting to famously mixed effect. but at the root of all this micro-blogging activity is the question of whether twitter is ultimately a viable business model. newshour correspondent spencer michels has this report. >> his first tweet was "helicopters hovering above abbottabad at 1 a.m. is a rare event." if osama bin laden had been on twitter, he might have known about the helicopters in his neighborhood. >> reporter: chris tay

what does possibly carcinogen i can mean exactly?means is that the world health organization panel of scientists looked at the current available evidence that's been published as well as some unpublished data that should be coming out shortly from the multinational study and concluded that the evidence suggests that there is a possible link between cell phone use and brain cancer. this is looking at multiple studies. the best conclusion at this point would suggest that there is the possibility for a link. >> brown: now the issue is the radiation, right? explain what researchers are concerned about and what they're studying. >> essentially a cell phone is a microwave antenna which generates microwave radiation. we know that microwave radiation can penetrate into the brain when you hold the cell phone next to your ear. in fact, it's related to the square of the distance. so the closer, you get a much much greater amount of radiation going into the brain. that radiation and energy when it hits biological tissues, there is some concern t

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. >> the world health organization says dial or text, beware, your cell phone could be carcinogenic. >> this is major news in terms of being the first scientific body that made this kind of decloration. >> dr. joel of uc berkeley school of health says who found the cell phone was as dangerous as gas exhaust or dt and it produces brain tumors. >> those are often fatal. it's a very, very serious cancer. >> who found another form of tumor as well. >> which is on the nerve from the ear to the brain. and the risk there seems to be as great or greater. >> tumors produced on the side of the head where users hold the phone the most. putting the cell phone next to your head is like a microwave cooking food. >> when you put it next to your brain, it is vibrating the water molecules and it could be heating, cooking the brain over time. >> those who headed up the study says there's no reason for alarm. there were 31 separate researchers. the majority found no link at all. so -- >> the world association for mobile phones has denied any sort of link thus far. they are really saying that more studi

your cellular could be carcinogenic. >> this is major use in terms of being the first scientific bodyhat has made this kind of decloration. >> dr. joel says who found the cell phone was as dangerous as gas exhaust or ddt. >> those are often fatal. it's a very, very serious cancer. >> who found another form of tumor as well. >> which was on the nerve from the ear to the brain. and the risk there seems to be as great or greater. >> tumors produced on the side of the head where users hold the phone the most. putting the cell phone next to your head is like a microwave cooking food. >> when you put it next to your brain, it could potentially be heating, cooking the brain over time. g those who headed up the study say there's no reason for alarm. there were 31 separate researchers and only a few showed any link to brain tumors. the majority found no link at all. >> denied any link thus far. they are saying that more studies need to be done. >> smart meter advocates called that possibility of vindication. proof they say that wireless devices whether cell phone or smart meter are pulsing rad

a report by an international group last week classified cell phones as possibly carcinogenic. many people say the warning is too vague. google searches for cancer and cell phones have spiked. >>> major development tonight in the fight against skin cancer. as cynthia bowers tells us doctors are very encouraged showing improvement in some cancer patients in just days. >> reporter: they say the effectiveness against melanoma is cause for celebration. >> sometimes within 72 hours are already much better. off of pain medicine. maybe off oxygen. >> reporter: until now with the survival rate of just 15%, a diagnosis of advanced melanom amounted to a death sentence. unlike chemo which attacks healthy and unhealthy cells this drugs works by targeting a genetic mutation which may help the disease grow. this mutation is present in half of all melanoma patients. susan steele is living with stage iv melanoma. within a week of starting this drug last january her tumor shrunk by more than 40%. >> i had a tumor the size of a football in my left flank that now was the size of my palm. >> repor

working group suggests labeling cell-phone use as "possibly carcinogenic." speaking of cell phones, sprint nextel today asked the f.c.c. to block the pending merger between at&t and t-mobile. sprint claims the $39 billion deal will harm competition and consumers. still ahead, high-end goods at high-end prices. tonight's "shoptalk" looks at why the hermes mystique works. >> susie: president obama is turning to an energy executive with environmentalist credentials to be his ambassador to the business community. john bryson is the president's pick to be commerce secretary. bryson was an advocate for renewable energy as c.e.o. of california-based edison international. the president also noted bryson's role in founding the natural resources defense council, a leading voice on environmental issues. >> in this new role, john will be able to draw on decades of business experience across a range of industries, from his role on the boards of major companies like disney and boeing to his leadership in the clean energy industry. that's the expertise that will help us cr

early to determine tangible results here but they have given cell phones a 2 b rating, meaning carcinogenico humans. this places cell phones in the same category as dry cleaning chemicals and pesticides. >>> a new travel survey reveals men pack three pairs of underwear for a week long trip. that means just turn it around. >> oh, women pack ten pair for a week. men generally wear everything they pack while women wear just 60% of what they stuff into a suitcase which makes sense because you need options. also women tend to come home with a few more things, nearly half say they buy a new article of clothing while on vacation which makes sense. you go somewhere, you bring something with you. >> it's overpacking, jess. >> it's not overpacking, it's having choic. esve>>ve it to th parents leave the choice of their newborn's name up to the baby. that's next. ♪ [ male announcer ] if you're ready to get more from your tv service than comcast can give, now's a great time to switch to at&t u-verse tv. make the switch! [ female announcer ] call to get at&t u-verse -- now with free hd -- for only $29 a

researchers call cell phone use as carcinogenic as the pesticide ddt, diesel fuel, chloroform, even working as a firefighter. >> sure, i care about it. anybody would. >> reporter: the scientists reviewed existing studies. but they, along with the cell phone industry, maintain there is no conclusive proof. even the american cancer society issued caution saying cell phones kill far more people through auto accidents. even so -- >> an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. >> reporter: one scientist is with the environmental working group. to be on the safe side, she says use a headset. they emit much less radiation than phones. other tips include holding the phone away from your body and choose texting over talking. >> they are not hard steps and they may do you a world of good down the road. >> there is no reason for anyone to panic. this panel is saying we're not going to call something unsafe unless it can prove it, which is very difficult because brain cancers can take years to develop. >>> serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his neighbor six years ago, the compelling

>> the government added styrene and seven other chemi l chemicals to its list of possible human carcinogens, it's found in coffee cups, foam materials, and building materials. but much of these support comes from industrial settings where large amounts are there. spokes pm people for the company said it would appeal the designations. >>> the navy's blue angel team announced they're resuming their schedule after being grounded may 22nd in an air show in virginia. in that show, four of the f-16 hornets flew way too low ing a maneuver, forcing two to abort the fly-by. all of the teams landed safely. the team was put under investigation. the team will fly again june 18th in davenport, iowa. >>> an out pouring of emotion along the route of the miracle on the hudson. it arrived at the aviation airfield in charlotte, the city that was its original destination when it took off from new york in january 2009. the airbus a-320 hit a flock of birds as it took off, but captain sully sullenberger's perfect landing in the hudson river averted disaster. many of the passengers and crew will reunite tomorrow

they say cell phones are possibly carcinogenic, to say they could cause cancer. earlier this week i sat down with ryan seacrest on his radio show, he asked me to come on and asked me if parents should postpone getting their kids a cell phone? >> i'm delaying getting my kids cell phones, in part because of this and in part because, you know, i just think they spend more time on a device that has all sorts of games and other things on it, which i think is another issue, but i also think we, you know, these types of problems that we're talking about, potential brain cancers, take 20 to 30 years to develop. there's only been cell phones really in popularity in this country over the last 15 years. our kids will use them their entire life. >> the scale and exposure is what's going to be exponentially different from our kids compared to us. it's not just ryan seacrest asking these questions. my e-mail, my twitter, we've been flooded with lots of messages from all of you viewers looking for advice. i wanted to say, really all boils down to this. as silly as it sounds try

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