The debate is still ongoing. Do cell phones cause brain cancer? Here is an article that will give you a basic understanding of what got the debate started.
We have to have a simple understanding of the signals in the air that our phones receive and send out to understand why some people claim that cell phones cause cancer, or to be more specific, cell phone usage. Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy (radio waves), which is a form of non-ionizing radiation. Presently, no effects of non-ionizing radiation is known, other than heating. It is used in microwaves to heat up food. However, a recent study showed that when people used a cell phone for 50 minutes,
brain tissues on the same side of the head as the phone’s antenna
metabolized more glucose than did tissues on the opposite side of the
brain.
The researchers noted that the results are preliminary, and possible
health outcomes from this increase in glucose metabolism are still
unknown.
However, it pretty much depends on the person and his views. Mr Herberman was thinking that it was better to be safe than sorry, and so sent the memo to staff. Whereas if you ask Mr Hoover, he will tell you that it is not harmful. However, I still think it all boils down to usage. Too much of anything is never good, and of course cell phones are no exception. When we are not using our phones, we should just leave it somewhere and take a break from it. It is only not proven, yet. Once it is proven, the cell phone industry might be heavily affected. Cancer is a fatal illness, and should not be taken lightly. I would also not take the risk and spend less time on my phone from now on.
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