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No. Look at the MRI, which generates enormous magnetic fields. It does not hurt the body. Even if you look at the iron in the blood, that iron is not ferromagnetic because it is distributed extremely finely, and iron needs to be in bulk form to be ferromagnetic.

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Sometimes. Large rapidly oscillating magnetic fields can cause extensive bodily damage. This damage is exactly similar to electromagnetic radiation damage received by exposure to gamma, x, and ultra violet radiation. Simply put magnetic fields by themselves are relatively harmless, but when used to induce electrical currents or chemical reactions, they can be moderately dangerous.

As with practically everything, magnetic fields do have the potential to harm the human body, but it depends on the degree.

Consider the extreme example: All materials have the property known as diamagnetism, which is basically caused by atoms creating a repulsive magnetic field to oppose an external magnetic field. Given a strong enough external magnetic field, this effect could rip apart the atoms in the body. This situation is unrealistic, but an example of a harmful effect nonetheless.

As far as reality is concerned, there is an ongoing debate about whether magnetic fields can be harmful. There is evidence, but it's hardly conclusive. To learn all about the claims, evidence, studies, and conclusions, see the related link below.

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