Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer? Most Evidence Suggests No

Cell phones have become an ubiquitous part of life for many people, and present the possibility to connect areas of the world that have been cut off by the technological divide. But a fear that has existed since cell phones were first introduced continues to linger: do cell phones cause cancer?

The concern stems from the belief that cell phones are a source of radiation. That is true; the radio waves that are emitted by antennas in mobile devices are a form of radiation, and tissues near the antenna can absorb that radiation.