Could your cellphone be giving you cancer?
UAB neuro-oncologist said results are nothing to panic over
A study by the federal government is giving scientists more insight about cellphone radiation and cancer.
The new findings are part of a two-and-a-half year study, where researchers exposed mice to cellphones every day.
The National Toxicology Program released partial results of its findings Thursday, and they show a low incidence of brain and heart tumors in male mice.
Neuro-oncologist Dr. Burt Nabors said the results are nothing to panic over yet, but are certainly worth paying attention to.
As a scientist working in the field of glioma, or brain tumor, research, Nabors said this study will help determine what puts people at risk for the disease, which will then make it easier to control and treat.
However, he said it’s important to note that the incidence of brain cancer over the past 50 years hasn't changed much, despite more widespread use of cellphones over the last two decades.
“As a physician, I'd be far more likely to advise you to think about texting and driving, staying active, watching your diet, than concerns over the amount of cellphone exposure that you are subjected to on a day-to-day basis,” he said.
In his opinion, those are the major factors in determining your health right now.
The average person should focus on reducing their risk for disease by watching their daily habits, which does include putting the phone down for a little bit.