Cell phones don’t cause cancer – but they do cause distracted driving

Scientists on BBC's Health: Truth or Scare have investigated whether cell phones are emitting cancer-causing radiation. The experts have found no evidence to suggest that radiation from cell phones is dangerous. In fact, the only known health scare associated with cell phones is distracted driving. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cell phones emit radiofrequency waves in the form of electromagnetic radiation from their antennas. The area of the body exposed to the antenna, which is now built inside of cell phones, could potentially …