Studies confirm cell phones do not cause brain cancer

In the United States, between 2000 and 2021, multiple studies have consistently indicated that there is no established link between cell phone use and brain cancer. Researchers Li Zhang and Joshua Muscat from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University have conducted an analysis using contemporary data to further investigate this relationship. Utilizing brain cancer and tumor incidence data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program, the researchers plotted data encompassing total cell phone subscriptions from 1985 to 2024. During this period, there was a remarkable 1,200-fold increase in cell phone subscriptions. Yet, intriguingly, this surge in mobile phone usage coincided with a slight decline in the annual percent change for malignant brain tumors and no measurable change in the occurrence of temporal lobe tumors from 2000 to 2021. These findings suggest that increased cell phone use does not correlate with a rising risk of developing brain cancer, be it malignant or benign. The researchers emphasized that their results align with previous studies conducted in various countries, including the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Europe, and others. Detractors such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have been vocal on the topic, promoting fears surrounding cell phones and linking them to cancer and vaccines. Critics argue that beliefs in these claims often stem from a larger pattern of misinformation that discredits scientific evidence and expertise. Vaccines, for instance, have been shown to have no association with autism, a claim supported by numerous studies and high-quality data from millions of children. The persistence of such false narratives may indicate a broader susceptibility to disproven health myths. Overall, as research continues to bolster these insights, the scientific community gains further confidence in the conclusion that both cell phones and vaccines are not linked to serious health risks such as brain cancer and autism. Because of the robust methodologies and extensive data supporting these claims, reliance on reputable sources and research remains crucial in addressing and debunking public misconceptions about technology and health.