Cell phones have only been part of our lives for a few decades, yet they have become indispensable tools for everything from paying bills to streaming videos. However, their convenience comes with controversy as concerns rise over the effects of the radiofrequency radiation (RFR) they emit.
While health organizations say this non-ionizing radiation is harmless, a recent study, which the authors describe as the first controlled human intervention trial examining the cytotoxic effects of cell phone radiation, suggests that prolonged exposure may damage human cells.
The Cancer Controversy
For cell phones to work their magic—transmitting conversations and data without wires—they are designed to emit a field of radiofrequency radiation (RFR). This is the same microwave radiation that powers radar systems and microwave ovens, although cell phones broadcast at a much lower intensity....
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