For years, concerns over whether mobile phones cause brain cancer have persisted, but a new five-year study commissioned by the World Health Organization has found no link between phone use and cancer, scientifically putting those fears to rest.
The study examined data from 5,000 studies over two decades, focusing on the potential link between wireless technology and cancer. Despite the massive rise in mobile phone usage—about 90% of the world owns a smartphone—the research found no increase in the incidence of brain tumors. This finding contrasts sharply with earlier, less comprehensive studies, which suggested a possible connection between frequent mobile phone use and tumor development.
So, what exactly did this study look at? Researchers didn’t just stop at brain cancers; they also investigated potential links with other cancers, including those of the pituitary gland, salivary glands and even leukemia. The results were consistent: people who had used mobile phones regularly for over a decade were at no greater risk than those who used them for shorter periods. There was also no connection found between cancer and the number of calls made or the time spent on phones.
The new research underscores that radio waves from phones are much weaker than harmful ionizing radiation like X-rays or gamma rays, meaning they don’t have the energy needed to damage cells or DNA. While there’s still more to learn, particularly about newer technologies like 5G, the bottom line is clear: your phone is not giving you cancer. Make sure you pass that along to your conspiracy-theorist cousin on Facebook.
