Cell phones are everywhere these days. So ubiquitous are they that some people are giving up their land lines and using a cell phone exclusively. Using only a cell phone may be easier on the budget, but what long term effect could it have on your health? An association between cell phones and tumors of the brain is one that’s been entertained for a while, but no one has come up with any firm conclusions. Now, a new ten year study conducted under the watchful eye of the World Health Organization shows that long term cell phone use may increase the risk of tumors of the brain. Cell Phones and Tumors of the Brain: What Does a Study Show? This study looking at cell phones and tumors of the brain spanned thirteen different countries. Researchers questioned almost 13,000 people, some who had suffered from brain tumors and some who were healthy, regarding their cell phone usage. After analyzing the data, they found that the risk of two types of brain tumors was increased in those who … [Read more...]
