Another risk of cancer?

Another risk of cancer?

A couple weeks ago, I watched a video on YouTube that showed a group of people using their cell phones to make popcorn. While watching the video, I was confused and wondered, if cell phones can pop popcorn, what are they doing to our brains? I soon found out that the video was fake (there was a powered metal plate hidden underneath the table), but I still wonder what kind of effect cell phones could be having on my head.

According to Dr. Ronald B. Herberman , director of the Univ. of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, cell phone use has a possible risk of cancer. He sent a memo to 3,000 faculty and staff at the Institute warning about the risk of cancer with cell phone use, especially in children whose brains are still developing. His suggestions for lowering this risk include using speakerphones and wireless headsets to keep the actual phone away from your head.

However, the warning is not based on any research, since most of the research done in relevance to cell phone use has come up inconclusive to any health risks. Herberman believes that by the time such research comes to light, it may be too late. As the saying goes, "better be safe than sorry!"

Herberman is not the only one who has warned of the risks of cell phone use. In 2006, three European research groups found a possible correlation between tumors and using a cell phone for more than ten years. But once again, the research was dismissed due to the small study group and lack of concrete evidence.

The lack of research and hard evidence will turn any cell phone user off from listening to the warnings. I know I can hear better without using speakerphone and headsets, but will I be sorry?

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