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Brain cancer and cell phones

By AirTalk Staff
Published Oct 14, 2009
British Parlamentarian talks on his cell phone. Ongoing research suggests that cell phone usage can increase the likelihood of brain tumors.
British Parlamentarian talks on his cell phone. Ongoing research suggests that cell phone usage can increase the likelihood of brain tumors.
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Brain cancer and cell phones
A UC Berkeley analysis of eight rigorous scientific studies shows a connection between cell phone use and an increased risk of tumors. What findings did these studies have, and what makes them more credible than reports that claim no connection? What further research needs to be done? Larry Mantle discusses the report.

A UC Berkeley analysis of eight rigorous scientific studies shows a connection between cell phone use and an increased risk of tumors. What findings did these studies have, and what makes them more credible than reports that claim no connection? What further research needs to be done? Larry Mantle discusses the report.

Guest:

Joel Moskowitz, study co-author and director of the UC Berkeley Center for Family and Community Health