Good news: Study says smartphones don’t cause cancer

But if you are still concerned, simply use your phone less

If you love your smartphone, there’s some good news for you: new studies have found the devices are still safe to use.

“The evidence for an association between cellphones and cancer is weak. And so far, we have not seen a higher cancer risk in people,” Dr. Otis Brawley, the American Cancer Society’s chief medical officer, told the Associated Press.

The study bombarded rats and mice for nine hours a day for up to two years with a radiation level so high that humans would only experience it briefly, such as when a phone with a weak signal expends more energy searching for a stronger one, the AP reports.

There was one interesting side effect — the radiated rats lived longer than the comparison rats that were not exposed to radiation, officials said, which is admittedly weird.

This study is just the latest to confirm that cellphones pose little to no risk of being carcinogenic, which is good news for consumers who rely so heavily on the devices.

It’s fascinating that several studies have drawn similar conclusions, yet some people are still concerned. When scientists take the time to do research, and multiple studies draw similar results, science is on the right track.

But for those who might have lingering concerns, there are a few steps you can take.

Experts note that texting or using earpieces will help reduce exposure to cellphones.

Or, there’s another suggestion: Reduce your dependency on your cellphone, and use the device less.

That might be a hard solution for some. But cellphone use and dependency seems to be rampant these days. It’s not unusual to see an entire family at a restaurant, all staring at their devices. Another common sight? People walking around stores and shopping centers while staring at their phones. It simply doesn’t make sense.

Breaking that habit is tough. But humans existed for generations without staring at their phones, so it is possible to do so.

And for those who are still concerned about possible health side effects, it’s a step worth pursuing.

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