Cell or no cell?The dangers of cell phones to an individual's health and safety can be supported not only by opinions but also by facts. Opinions and research vary greatly on the negative aspects of cell phone use, although most would prefer the benefits over the negatives. While most consumers may appreciate the convenience and mobility of cell phones, the human body does not. Cell phones are devices that emit radio frequency electromagnetic waves commonly referred to as RF-EMW (Brossner, Davoudi, and Kuber 19). Signals are transmitted through these waves from cellular devices to large antennas and centralized base stations (19). Studies show that excessive cell use for four or more hours a day can significantly affect male fertility (19). The reproductive system of men is super sensitive and compartmentalized (19). Exposure to electromagnetic waves and currents may have some effect on sperm count and motility (19). This is due to the electrically active cellular nature of spermatozoa (19). Research also indicates an increased risk of several types of cancer (Hardell 40). Epidemiological evidence in recent years says that cell phone use and the risk of brain and other tumors, such as salivary gland tumors in the heads of adults, have increased enormously. Englert 2 (Soderquist, Carlberg, and Hardell 576). While research continues, the risk and questionable exposure worries everyone. In the journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Dr. L...... at the center of the article ......action during emergency situations for everyone, including the government (Coyle 8). In times of disaster, the simple use of a mobile phone has saved many lives in both disaster preparation and disaster recovery (33). Ease of use has put a cell phone in almost every hand from age two to eighty. The convenience of being able to reach family in a catastrophic event or immediately contact a child for a change of plan is immeasurable for many. The world is at your fingertips, but what is a voluntary sacrifice? Can the good health of adults or children be easily exchanged for a matter of convenience? Research and studies will continue, opinions will be expressed, and scientists will wrestle with the question of humanity's future: cells or no cells? While most consumers appreciate the convenience and mobility of cell phones, the human body does not.