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⚡ Review links ELF-EMF exposure to changes in stress hormones, melatonin and thyroid activity

June 21, 2026 (EMFS)
Jun 19, 2026 (original)
Source: Environmental Health News
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Environmental Health News reports on a 2026 narrative review of electromagnetic fields below 100 kHz and the endocrine system. Animal studies consistently indicated changes involving stress hormones, melatonin, thyroid activity and reproduction, while the review said longer-term human research is still needed.

"The innate sensitivity of the endocrine system, combined with its role in mediating stress responses and maintaining homeostasis, makes it a prime candidate for manifesting subtle yet significant biological responses to environmental disturbances such as ELF-EMFs."

— Tojza et al., review authors

"Animal studies consistently link ELF-EMF exposure to impacts on stress hormone levels, melatonin release, thyroid activity, and reproduction function."

— Environmental Health News

"While more long-term studies are required to better understand endocrine system impacts in humans, the authors emphasize that the widespread nature of ELF-EMF exposure justifies a precautionary approach."

— Environmental Health News

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Electromagnetic radiation from power lines linked to hormone disruption ehn.org

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A Narrative Review on the Influence of Electromagnetic Fields Below 100 kHz on the Endocrine System

Piotr M. Tojza, Grzegorz Redlarski, Leszek S. Litzbarski, and Marcin Czaplinski (2026) Applied Sciences Journal Level 1

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