The MAHA Report’s Dangerous Blind Spot: Ignoring EMF Radiation Endangers Our Children’s Future

Public health initiatives must prioritize scientific accuracy and unbiased reporting, yet the 2025 MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) report falls severely short in its evaluation of electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation, especially from pervasive wireless technologies such as 5G. This omission is not simply oversight—it actively endangers children’s health nationwide.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Unseen Crisis

Mitochondria are fundamental to cellular health, responsible for energy production and cellular metabolism. Yet, extensive research has revealed that chronic exposure to non-thermal EMF radiation triggers oxidative stress within mitochondria by generating excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). This disruption is not speculative; it is robustly supported by decades of independent scientific studies.

Reactive Oxygen Species: The Silent Catalyst of Disease

ROS are central biochemical disruptors, directly damaging critical cellular components including DNA, proteins, and lipids. Persistent elevation of ROS is conclusively linked to:

• Metabolic Disorders: Obesity, diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
• Autoimmune Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease.
• Neurodevelopmental Issues: Autism, ADHD, cognitive impairments.
• Neurodegenerative Diseases: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

The omission of ROS-related EMF effects in the MAHA report is thus a severe misrepresentation of proven science and a dangerous oversight in public health strategy.

Proven Harm from Low-Level EMF Exposure

Contrary to industry narratives, harm from EMFs is documented at exposures far below current FCC standards. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) and Ramazzini Institute studies demonstrated clear, non-linear dose responses—showing significant harm at lower radiation levels reflective of typical exposures near cell towers, such as those located alarmingly close to schools.

Specifically, the NTP’s findings defied the thermal-risk-only model embraced by the FCC, as lower doses (1.5 watts) showed higher incidences of cancer than higher doses (6 watts), revealing biological interference rather than simple heat-induced damage.

MAHA’s Dangerous Oversight

The MAHA report commendably emphasizes dietary and lifestyle factors but inexplicably disregards substantial EMF research, including:

• Extensive non-thermal EMF studies linking exposure to chronic diseases.
• Recent WHO reviews classifying RF radiation as a high-certainty carcinogen.
• Non-linear dose-response data from the NTP.
• Compelling scientific links between EMF exposure and the alarming rise in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Ignoring EMF’s role is not merely incomplete—it’s irresponsible. EMF exposure, unlike diet or lifestyle factors, is involuntary, constant, and exponentially growing due to wireless infrastructure proliferation.

Corporate Bias: Telecom’s Invisible Influence

The MAHA assessment rightly identified corporate bias in pesticide and pharmaceutical research but notably failed to address the most glaring industry bias: wireless-industry funded research. Meta-analyses clearly illustrate stark disparities:

• Industry-funded studies find adverse effects ~30% of the time.
• Independent studies find adverse effects ~70% of the time.

This omission shields telecom industries from accountability, further perpetuating misinformation and regulatory paralysis.

The Unconstitutional Barrier: Section 704

Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 prevents communities from regulating cell tower placement based on health concerns, violating constitutional protections of free speech and local governance. Coupled with fraudulent, outdated FCC standards, this has allowed the telecom industry unchecked proliferation at the direct expense of public health, especially children’s.

Recent Policy Failures: Trump’s 600 MHz Auction

President Trump’s call for a 600 MHz spectrum auction further exemplifies corporate influence on public health policy, directly contradicting independent scientific evidence of harm. Rather than prioritizing child safety, current policies favor industry profits and extend health risks to future generations.

Historical Context: White House and FCC Negligence

Historically, the FCC adopted industry-crafted, thermal-only guidelines, ignoring extensive biological-effect research. These fraudulent standards have shielded telecom corporations, fostering a multi-generational health crisis manifesting as increased rates of autism, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders.

Actionable Steps for Immediate Change

Immediate corrective actions include:

• Repeal Section 704: Restore community rights to challenge unsafe infrastructure.
• Adopt Science-Based Guidelines: Replace FCC’s thermal-only guidelines with comprehensive standards addressing non-thermal effects.
• Mandate Li-Fi Technology: Transition toward safer, EMF-free optical wireless solutions.
• Restore Independent Research Funding: Enforce Public Law 90-602, mandating continuous, unbiased EMF research and updated safety standards.

An Urgent Call for Courageous Leadership

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading Health and Human Services, must spearhead these changes. Incremental steps, such as merely restricting children’s cell phone use, are insufficient. Genuine leadership requires confronting telecom giants, dismantling regulatory capture, and protecting children from chronic, cumulative harm.

Conclusion: The Time for Action is Now

The MAHA report’s omissions compromise public health. We must demand immediate rectification of these oversights to protect children from the documented, substantial harms of EMF radiation. Real leadership means addressing EMF radiation directly, transparently, and urgently. Our children’s health—and indeed their futures—depend upon it.