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Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2019-03-24): Last week the internet was abuzz with news that Bluetooth and wireless headphones could boost your risk for cancer. [...] Although there’s been substantial research on the health risks associated with EMFs, there’s been very little on the safety of long-term radiation exposure from Bluetooth or wireless headphones, according to Joel M. Moskowitz, PhD, the director of the Center for Family and Community Health at University of California, Berkeley. [...] Although some suspect chronic use of Bluetooth and wireless headphones could cause cancer, it’s still too soon to tell, and more research is needed.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2023-04-17): We can find no good evidence to link electromagnetic fields (EMF) from AirPods, or other Bluetooth headsets or home electronics, to these health problems. Experts have also told us that there is no compelling evidence to suggest a link. [...] When we put the original list of health harms in the post to them, the Society for Radiological Protection told Full Fact via the Science Media Centre: "There is no compelling evidence in the peer-review literature to suggest that Bluetooth headphones cause adverse health effects from the electromagnetic fields produced. The overwhelming evidence in studies point to the fact that, because they utilise such a low power (the peak power is typically 1 mW, compared with, say, 250 mW for a mobile phone), there are no adverse health effects." [...] The WHO previously told Reuters: "There is currently no established evidence that the expected low-level electromagnetic fields used in Apple AirPods would cause cancer."
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2019-03-15): One of the concerns is whether having such devices in the ear increases the risk of cancer. Medscape Medical News reached out to several experts to ask about potential health hazards. News stories began circulating in early March, with headlines such as "Are AirPods and Other Bluetooth Headphones Safe?" or "Wireless headphones could 'pump radiation into your brain and cause cancer.' " [...] This petition, however, was released in 2015 and does not discuss AirPods, which didn't exist at the time, or Bluetooth technology. Yet despite this, sensationalist headlines — such as "Over 200 scientists say AirPods could cause cancer" — have emerged, even though the petition makes no mention of AirPods and alludes only to a possible increased cancer risk, along with other health concerns.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2022-03-06): Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer [...] No mechanism by which ELF-EMFs or radiofrequency radiation could cause cancer has been identified. Unlike high-energy (ionizing) radiation, EMFs in the non-ionizing part of the electromagnetic spectrum cannot damage DNA or cells directly. Some scientists have speculated that ELF-EMFs could cause cancer through other mechanisms, such as by reducing levels of the hormone melatonin. There is some evidence that melatonin may suppress the development of certain tumors. [...] Employees of a large manufacturer of wireless communication products were not more likely to die from brain tumors or cancers of the hematopoietic or lymphatic system than the general population (56). A large prospective study among police officers in Great Britain found no evidence for an association between radiofrequency EMF exposure from personal radio use and the risk of all cancers combined (57). A large multinational population-based case–control study found no clear evidence that occupational exposures to radiofrequency radiation are associated with increased risks of glioma or meningioma (58).
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2020-05-27): The rumor is based on the idea that Bluetooth electromagnetic radiation in your ear canal could cause cellular damage and tumors. However, at this time, there’s no evidence suggesting that the amount of radiation emitted by AirPods is enough to damage your health. [...] At this time, there’s no evidence that Apple AirPods or other Bluetooth devices cause cancer. The amount of radiation produced by these devices is relatively low compared to the amount of radiation released from the cellphones to which they’re usually paired. [...] A branch of the World Health Organization called the International Agency for Research on Cancer has listed electromagnetic radiation released by cellphones and Bluetooth devices as potentially cancer-causing.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-06-08): Since Bluetooth-operated wireless earbuds came into existence, internet users have claimed that they can "fry" or "cook" our brains — in other words, that they can cause brain cancer: [...] Rumors that wireless devices can "cook" or "fry" one's brain appeared in 2015, when a group of more than 200 researchers signed an appeal to protect humans against "non-ionizing electromagnetic fields" (EMF). Their open letter mentioned, without citing, "numerous recent scientific publications" that allegedly suggested EMF might cause cancer and other harmful effects on cognition and the reproductive system, as well as in animals and plants. They called for authorities to create better guidelines and enforce stricter standards. As we reported in 2019, that open letter never mentions AirPods specifically, for a simple reason: In 2015, they did not exist. The research has yet to find proof they're cancer-causing, or even a correlation between Bluetooth earbuds and poor health, as of the time of this writing.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-05-04): Early studies involving laboratory animals showed no evidence that radiofrequency radiation increased cancer risk or enhanced the cancer-causing effects of known chemical carcinogens (35–38). [...] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concludes that currently no scientific evidence establishes a definite link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses. [...] Use of wired or wireless headsets reduces the amount of radiofrequency radiation exposure to the head because the phone is not placed against the head (53). Exposures decline dramatically when cell phones are used hands-free. For example, wireless (Bluetooth) devices (such as headphones and earbuds) use short-range signals that typically transmit radiofrequency waves at power levels 10–400 times lower than cell phones (54).
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2019-03-26): Some scientists are arguing that these headphones could potentially lead increase cancer risk due to the fact they emit radio frequency (EMF) radiation when they are used. In 2015, a group of scientists around the world signed a petition directed to the United Nations and World Health Organization that expresses their concern about exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF). The petition, which started circulating around the internet again in early 2019, also says that EMF has the potential to increase the risk of neurological disorders, DNA damage, cellular distress, and changes to the reproductive system. [...] Ultimately, when it comes to wireless headphones, its dangers aren’t all that clear. Despite extremely low frequency EMF being possibly carcinogenic to humans, researchers have still not observed a direct connection. Bluetooth headphones specifically have their power density exposures that is 10 to 400 times lower than those of cell phones, according to Dana-Farber’s David Kozono, MD, PhD. Power density is the rate of power that an EMF produces per the unit area. "I would therefore expect it would be more difficult to observe an association between Bluetooth headphone use and cancer," Kozono says. "Data are lacking however to conclude with certainty that there is or is not a risk of increased cancer."
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2023-10-02): This concern may even intensify when you do a quick internet search. There are websites that claim that using Bluetooth headphones can cause cancer, infertility, and brain issues. [...] Because Bluetooth emits energy just like phones do, it is also a source of radiation. This radiation is specifically called electromagnetic radiation (EMR). [...] Despite being worn in the ear, Bluetooth devices don’t induce any significant change in cochlear nerve activity. Despite their close proximity to the brain, the associated risk of Bluetooth headphones to cancer and other brain ailments remains unbacked by evidence.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2021-06-09): - Either way, wearing a wired headset or Bluetooth headphones is a good way to reduce radiation. [...] So when he fields questions from concerned family members about how radiation might affect their cancer risk, as they hold cellphones to their ears and put Bluetooth devices on day after day, he takes their concerns seriously. [...] If you are still concerned and want to reduce your exposure to cell phone radiation, wearing a Bluetooth headset or headphones helps. (Both Ansari and the California Department of Public Health recommend this.)
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-09-07): "If we're talking about these major health concerns, I think we have the answer pretty much," Dr. Timothy Rebbeck, professor of cancer prevention at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and professor of medical oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, said about the back-and-forth over cell phones and cancer risk. And according to Rebbeck, though there's less research on newer technologies such as Bluetooth devices than there is on cell phones, the fact that they're all emitting low amounts of the same type of generally harmless radiation should put tech users at ease. [...] But for people concerned about RF-EMFs, relying more heavily on Bluetooth devices rather than a phone may actually be the preferred method. According to the National Cancer Institute, research has found that Bluetooth devices like earbuds and headphones emit short-range signals that give off radio-frequency waves at powers 10 to 400 times lower than cell phones. "We don't have the same kind of data that we do from cell phones, but there's not any evidence that type of [Bluetooth] exposure should be able to cause cancer in normal use," Rebbeck said, adding that the radiation dissipates very fast.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2021-06-16): There is currently insufficient evidence that wireless headphones pose enough of a health risk to stop using them. People who are concerned can limit the hours that wireless headphones are worn, use alternatives like speakers when possible, and seek guidance from qualified health professionals. [...] There are two categories of EMF exposure: non-ionizing (low-level) and ionizing (high-level) radiation. Sources of non-ionizing radiation include power lines, microwaves, cell phones, and WiFi routers. Bluetooth wireless headphones fall into the non-ionizing radiation category. [...] Bluetooth wireless headphones emit relatively low levels of radiation compared to devices like cell phones, with power density exposures estimated at 10-400 times lower, according to a peer-reviewed study published in 2019 to inform public health guidance. Using wireless headphones for a call, instead of putting a cell phone directly against the ear, has been proposed as one potential way of limiting EMF exposure from cell phones.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2022-03-31): "[C]urrently no scientific evidence establishes a causal link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses. Those evaluating the potential risks of using wireless devices agree that more and longer-term studies should explore whether there is a better basis for RF safety standards than is currently used." [...] Bluetooth devices use RF waves in a similar wavelength range as those used for cell phones. But because the signals only need to travel a short distance (such as from the phone to a person’s ears), they can operate at much lower power levels than those used by phones, which in theory might make them less of a health concern. But as with other devices that give off RF waves, possible health effects from these devices cannot be ruled out completely at this time. [...] https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/materials/cell_phone_radiofrequency_radiation_studies_508.pdf * Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-05-09): For years, rumors have spread that the radiation from Bluetooth-operated, wireless earbuds such as AirPods can "fry" or "cook" our brains — in other words, that they can cause brain cancer: [...] Rumors that wireless devices can "cook" or "fry" one's brain burgeoned in 2015, when a group of more than 200 researchers signed an appeal to protect humans against "non-ionizing electromagnetic fields" (EMF). Their open letter mentioned, without citing, "numerous recent scientific publications" that allegedly suggested EMF might cause cancer and other harmful effects on cognition and the reproductive system, as well as in animals and plants. They called for authorities to create better guidelines and enforce stricter standards. As we reported in 2019, that open letter never mentions AirPods specifically, for a simple reason: In 2015, they did not exist. The research has yet to find proof they're cancer-causing, or even a correlation between Bluetooth earbuds and poor health, as of the time of this writing.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2014-11-01): Systematic review of wireless phone use and brain cancer and other head tumors - PMID: 22021071 - DOI: 10.1002/bem.20716 [...] We conducted a systematic review of scientific studies to evaluate whether the use of wireless phones is linked to an increased incidence of the brain cancer glioma or other tumors of the head (meningioma, acoustic neuroma, and parotid gland), originating in the areas of the head that most absorb radiofrequency (RF) energy from wireless phones. Epidemiology and in vivo studies were evaluated according to an agreed protocol; quality criteria were used to evaluate the studies for narrative synthesis but not for meta-analyses or pooling of results. The epidemiology study results were heterogeneous, with sparse data on long-term use (≥ 10 years). Meta-analyses of the epidemiology studies showed no statistically significant increase in risk (defined as P < 0.05) for adult brain cancer or other head tumors from wireless phone use. Analyses of the in vivo oncogenicity, tumor promotion, and genotoxicity studies also showed no statistically significant relationship between exposure to RF fields and genotoxic damage to brain cells, or the incidence of brain cancers or other tumors of the head. Assessment of the review results using the Hill criteria did not support a causal relationship between wireless phone use and the incidence of adult cancers in the areas of the head that most absorb RF energy from the use of wireless phones. There are insufficient data to make any determinations about longer-term use (≥ 10 years).
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2019-07-15): WiFi and the electronic devices that connect to it, such as cellphones, laptops, and wireless headphones, are all around us. So far, there is no consistent evidence that WiFi routers or WiFi-powered devices increase cancer risk. [...] Wireless networks stream invisible radio waves, a form of radiofrequency radiation (EMFs), through the air — similar to cellphones, computers, Bluetooth speakers, and other WiFi-powered devices. [...] Non-ionizing EMF is low-level radiation which is generally viewed as harmless. Routers and electronic devices, such as cellphones, computers and laptops, and Bluetooth devices (such as wireless headphones) emit this type of radiation. The main concern regarding this type of EMF is although it is low-frequency, electronic devices are all around us, and always on.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2023-09-15): What I learned really surprised me. The RF Radiation emitted by Bluetooth Headsets does cause brain tumors. Scientific studies show that there has been an increase in cancer in the temporal lobe of the brain since people started using cell phones and Bluetooth headphones. [...] Likewise in the article "Do Bluetooth Headphones Cause Cancer?" the medical website verywellhealth.com discusses this topic. At least this article acknowledges many of the health problems the independently funded scientific studies find, but then they spend the rest of the article down playing those findings. I have read the findings. As I describe above they linked serious illness to RF Radiation. It is not something to be downplayed or taken lightly. [...] Okay. So all this disruption in the flow of the brain, what does it really mean? According to Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy, an leading researcher and doctor in the biological effects of radiation, it can mean an increased risk of cancer, ADHD, headaches, depression and tinnitus. Now, that’s scary stuff. Let’s take a closer look at the correlation between Bluetooth headset use and tumors/cancer. "Short wavelengths, as well as the rapid rise and fall of the pulses emitted by Bluetooth and cell phones, can damage human cells by throwing off calcium ion signaling and causing ion channels to leak. The cellular disruption can cause irreparable DNA damage, which can increase cancer risk," said Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-07-04): Class 1 Bluetooth Emits the Highest RFR Radiation [...] News Medical Life Sciences "Wireless earphones shown to be source of carcinogenic radiation" by Ananya Mandal MD "A group of 250 experts and researchers have signed a petition to the United Nations and World Health Organization to stop the use of these and other wireless devices. [...] Airpods use Bluetooth technology, which emits electromagnetic field radio frequencies. According to an appeal to the UN, EMF exposure can cause increased cancer risk, cellular stress, increase in harmful free radicals, genetic damages, structural and functional changes of the reproductive system, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders and negative impacts on general well-being in humans."
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2017-11-03): For this article, I’ve focused on the specific type of EMF most intensely emitted by bluetooth headphones, referred to as low-frequency EMF’s (LF-EMF’s). [...] I tested two pairs of high-end over-ear bluetooth headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 35 and B&O H9, and the EMF generated by the two were comparable. [...] The Bose QC35’s were the clear winner here for me. The comfort and sound quality are excellent, and the intensity of the EMF was lower than any other bluetooth headphone tested.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2021-07-01): "Cellphones, cell towers and other wireless devices are regulated by most governments," said Moskowitz. "Our government, however, stopped funding research on the health effects of radiofrequency radiation in the 1990s." [...] First, minimize your use of cellphones or cordless phones — use a landline whenever possible. If you do use a cellphone, turn off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you’re not using them. However, when near a Wi-Fi router, you would be better off using your cellphone on Wi-Fi and turning off the cellular because this will likely result in less radiation exposure than using the cellular network. [...] For safety tips on how to reduce exposure to wireless radiation from the California Department of Public Health and other organizations, Moskowitz recommends readers visit his website, saferemr.com, Physicians for Safe Technology and the Environmental Health Trust.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2019-03-13): They cited scientific studies that showed the ill effects of EMF, which include increased cancer risk, genetic damages, neurological disorders and learning deficits, among others. Apple's Airpods Emit EMF Radiation The scientists' appeal comes amid increasing popularity of wireless devices such as Apple's Airpods, which use Bluetooth technology and emits EMF radiation.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-03-15): That surge has some doctors and researchers concerned that the daily bombardment of a variety of electromagnetic signals may increase our cancer risk. [...] When Apple released its Bluetooth AirPods in 2019, it raised questions about whether Bluetooth technology may raise cancer risk. Bluetooth uses the generally harmless non-ionizing type of electromagnetic waves. In fact, the American Cancer Society (ACS) says Bluetooth earpieces send out radiofrequency waves at significantly lower levels than even cell phones. Armin Ansari, PhD, a health physicist who leads the radiological assessment team at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Insider that people concerned about reducing cell phone radiation should consider wearing a Bluetooth headset or headphones.
Claim: Bluetooth headphones emit the EMF wave that increases cancer risk !! (Social Media Users, 2019-03-20)
Evidence (2024-07-21): Health Conditions A-Z Cancer Are Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Safe for Your Brain? By Amanda MacMillan Amanda MacMillan Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The Green Guide. health's editorial guidelines Updated on July 21, 2024 Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Doru Paul, MD, is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist. He is an associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. learn more Bluetooth wireless headphones are a popular technological advancement, but people often wonder if using them is bad for your brain. Bluetooth radiation exists, but that does not mean you should worry about your wireless earbuds. In 2015, a group of scientists signed a petition expressing "serious concern" about the potential health risks of non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) technology, like cancer. All Bluetooth devices use EMF technology. However, the National Cancer Institute asserts that "no scientific evidence establishes a definite link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses." It recommends using Bluetooth as a safer way to use cell phones.