July 29, 2013

Cell Phones Could Increase Cancer Risk



Saliva from heavy cell phone users shows increased risk factors for cancer, says a TAU researcher

Scientists have long been worried about the possible harmful effects of regular cellular phone use, but so far no study has managed to produce clear results. Currently, cell phones are classified as carcinogenic category 2b — potentially carcinogenic to humans — by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). A new Tel Aviv University study, though, may bring bad news.