Maine lawmaker pushing for cancer warning on cellphones

Maine State Representative Andrea Boland has introduced a bill that would mandate cellphone makers to put a warning saying cell phone use may cause brain cancer on all phones sold in the state. The warning would have to appear on both the phone itself and its packaging.

Boland insists that many studies have proven a link between cancer and cellphone use exists but in reality, scientists have not be able to prove one exists. The studies she references came from self proclaimed “electromagnetic radiation watchdogs” Their study made some alarming statements:

“Science has shown increased risk of brain tumors from use of cell phones, as well as increased risk of eye cancer, salivary gland tumors, testicular cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia,” the report read. “The public must be informed.”

It should be noted that neither the World Health Organization nor the National Cancer Institute agree with the study, nor do several other organizations. They all say no conclusive evidence exists. One thing experts do agree on is that more research needs to be done and a firm consensus reached.

In the meantime, if you’d rather be safe than sorry, use the speakerphone or a headset or if you can’t, try to avoid long calls. Don’t sleep with your phone under your pillow and turn it off when not in use.

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