by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola:
Story at-a-glance
- The term Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Syndrome is gaining recognition to better describe the symptoms — like headaches, dizziness, and fatigue — linked to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which millions of people experience today
- This growing recognition of EMR Syndrome is shifting the focus from blaming affected individuals to addressing the health risks of wireless radiation. Advocates push for safer technology and policy changes
- Individuals affected by EMR Syndrome suffer from severe symptoms like cognitive issues, sleep disturbances, and heart problems, often leading to isolation and lifestyle adjustments to reduce exposure
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- Researchers link EMFs to mitochondrial damage, DNA fragmentation, and neurological issues. Studies suggest prolonged exposure contributes to chronic diseases, reproductive health problems, and even cancer
- Using wired internet connections, avoiding smart appliances, disabling Wi-Fi at night, and minimizing cellphone use are strategies that help protect against EMF-related health effects
Millions of people worldwide experience unexplained headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and chronic fatigue when exposed to everyday wireless devices that emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs). While this condition has been called by various names, such as Electrohypersensitivity, Microwave Syndrome, Havana Syndrome and Radiation Sickness, a single term is now being recognized — Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome, or simply EMR Syndrome.1
Public awareness about the dangers of EMFs is growing, and this shift in terminology marks a major turning point. The more people understand the link between wireless radiation and its damaging health effects, the stronger the push for safer technology will become.
A ‘New Unifying Name for a 21st-Century Health Crisis’
According to a report from the Children’s Health Defense, EMR Syndrome was coined by the One Name Project — a grassroots online community established in January 2024 that aims to bring together medical professionals, scientists, safe technology advocates and individuals living with EMR-related disabilities.2
•The “Disease of the Digital Age” — The One Name project says this condition is “characterized by a wide range of symptoms linked to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by modern technologies such as cell towers, smart meters, Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, and smart technologies.” According to their press release:
“For those affected, even minimal exposure to EMR can trigger severe reactions, e.g., headaches, dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations, tinnitus, sleep disturbances, ADHD and other cognitive impairments — leaving them unable to tolerate many modern environments and, in extreme cases, isolated from technology and society.”
•EMF-sensitive individuals have been ignored for a long time — For many years, individuals suffering from symptoms linked to wireless radiation exposure have faced skepticism and dismissal. Many have been called “sensitive,” and their struggles invalidated — they’re told that their problem is more psychological than physiological, and that it’s “all in their head.”
•By contrast, “EMR Syndrome” directly attributes the illness to electromagnetic radiation exposure — It shifts the focus to the cause rather than the individual’s reaction to it. Organizing committee member Kent Chamberlin, Ph.D., said, “This decision was the result of a truly collaborative process. We’ve not only created a unified identity for this condition but also a renewed sense of hope for those living with it.”3
•Advantages of this new terminology — By formally establishing a single, clear term to identify this looming health condition, those who suffer from the adverse effects of wireless technology will have better clarity in diagnosis. It will also help streamline research efforts and open the door for policy changes that prioritize human health over unchecked technological advancements. Dr. Sharon Goldberg, an integrative physician, comments:
“The name EMR Syndrome not only reflects the reality of the condition, but also serves as a call to action for awareness, funding, and innovation to help those affected reclaim their lives.”4
New Terminology Changes the Conversation for EMF-Sensitive Individuals
Medical terminology has a powerful effect on whether a condition is taken seriously, which is why selecting a new name was an extensive, months-long process for the One Name Project.
•Many were involved in the name-selection process — They conducted an online public forum for over four months, collecting input from patients, researchers and safe technology advocates. Their initial goal was to identify the most important criteria for a new name rather than simply picking one based on personal preference.5
•A special committee made the final decision — After gathering data, a decision-making committee composed of 11 medical professionals, engineers, and safe technology leaders was tasked with making the final decision. Their goal was to find a term that was both scientifically accurate and widely understandable.
•After multiple discussions, “EMR Syndrome” was chosen — This new name struck a balance between credibility in research, accessibility for the general public and effectiveness in advocacy.
“This balance was paramount to the process,” Pam Wallace, an organizing committee member who directs SafeTech Forward in Michigan, said. “It’s the reason we had professionals from the medical, scientific, legal and educational communities on the Decision-Making Committee.”6
The One Name Project is now working so global organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) will formally recognize EMR Syndrome. They’re also planning to create accommodation cards that people with this syndrome can carry and distribute for educational purposes. These cards, which explain what the condition is,7 will soon be available on the EMR Syndrome website.8
