The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that strong magnets in some cellphones and smartwatches can interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Studies have shown that ...

The FDA is re-upping its public warnings about the need for people to keep their cell phones away from implanted pacemakers and defibrillators—especially because newer smartphones may contain stronger ...

HRS: iPad2 Can Trigger Magnet Mode in Defibrillators Use of an iPad2 can trigger magnet mode in defibrillators, and may result in suspension of anti-tachycardia therapy. (HealthDay News) – Use of an ...

Smartphones and watches can interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, warns a new study. Magnets used in new-generation electronics could block medical devices unless they are kept more than six ...

Smartphones and watches can interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, warns a new study. Magnets used in new-generation electronics could block medical devices unless they are kept more than six ...

Keep a safe distance: Placing portable electronic devices too close to your chest could interfere with the operation of a cardiovascular implantable device. (Courtesy: iStock/Zinkevych) Portable ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has issued a warning to health care providers concerning reports of magnetic interference between breast ...

Remember when we all had to turn our cellphones off when planes took off and landed? How about turning them off around medical equipment? It turns out that when we look for something radiating out of ...