It's official: mobile phones do raise the risk of brain cancer, claim boffins.
Brain cancer risk indeed upped by use of mobile phones: scientists Scientists have finally agreed on the long-debated issue of whether mobile phones contribute to the risk of brain cancer- and their answer is a vehement “yes’!
According to the experts, the chances of developing a malignant tumor are "significantly increased" for people who use a mobile for ten years.
About Brain Tumor
Brain tumors are the abnormal growth of brain cells that may be benign or metastatic. Brain tumors account for about 2.4% of all the tumor diagnosesandare most challenging due to their critically delicate location.
Brain tumors are the abnormal growth of brain cells that may be benign or metastatic. Brain tumors account for about 2.4% of all the tumor diagnosesandare most challenging due to their critically delicate location.
The experts found a type of brain tumor called glioma is more likely in long-term mobile users.
French experts analyzed data from 13 countries, including Britain.
Glioma Brain Tumor
Democrat Senator Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with Glioma, a kind of brain tumor. Tests carried out on the 76 -year old politician revealed a tumor on his left parietal lobe.
Democrat Senator Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with Glioma, a kind of brain tumor. Tests carried out on the 76 -year old politician revealed a tumor on his left parietal lobe.
"To underestimate the risk would be a complete disaster," the Sun quoted study chief Professor Elisabeth Cardis, as saying.
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Mobile Use may Increase Kids' Brain Cancer Risk Fivefold
Kids and teenagers are at an increased risk of developing brain cancer if they use mobile phones, according to an alarming new research.
Kids and teenagers are at an increased risk of developing brain cancer if they use mobile phones, according to an alarming new research.
Professor Patricia McKinney of the University of Leeds said: "Reasonable use is unlikely to increase the risk of tumors."
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No Increased Risk of Certain Cancers from Electromagnetic Fields Among Energy Workers
Electromagnetic fields do not pose a health hazard to workers in the electrical energy supply industry, suggests a large study of 28,000 people
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