Stephanie Stahl Reporting

(CBS 3) PHILADELPHIA Cell phones allow us to talk anytime, anywhere.

For business traveler Todd Cassidy, it's an essential tool he uses all the time.

"I would say three to four hours a day,” said Todd.

But all that talking may take a toll on hearing according to a new study presented at a major medical conference.

Researchers followed 100 cell phone users and found while casual conversation is safe, being on the device for more than an hour daily may lead to minor hearing loss. Long term listeners had trouble deciphering certain high pitched tones.

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http://cbs3.com/health/local_story_262173748.html

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From Mona Nilsson:
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/533259/

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Study: Cell Phone Use Causes Some Hearing Loss

cbs4denver.com - Denver, CO, USA

They looked at the electromagnetic waves produced by cell phones because they are so close to the ear. "They've looked and seen that the electromagnetic ... http://cbs4denver.com/health/local_story_263125444.html

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Study: Cell Phones May Damage Your Hearing

WCBS-TV New York - NY, USA

Scientists say electromagnetic waves may be to blame, but hold the phone -- we're far from proving these devices do any damage. Dr. Ronald Hoffman from the ... http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_262172318.html



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