WHO’s review on cell phone radiation and cancer cannot assure safety, renowned experts say

WHO’s review on cell phone radiation and cancer cannot assure safety, renowned experts say

Theodora Scarato, ehn.org, March 14, 2025

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Four critiques published by distinguished U.S. and international experts have documented the science showing that a World Health Organization (WHO) funded review on cell phone radiation cannot conclude cell phones are safe due to several critical errors, omissions, and conflicts of interests.

In short:

• Experts state that the WHO review failed to follow best practices for statistical analyses, and relied heavily on lower quality and less precise, industry-tied studies.
• The WHO review’s conclusion omitted findings of large scale animal experiments, which have demonstrated “clear evidence” of an association with cancer.
• The WHO’s conclusions are not in alignment with seven meta-analyses that have found significant evidence of an association between heavy, long-term cellphone use (greater than ten years) and tumor risk.
• Several authors of the WHO review have conflicts of interest, including a history of receiving industry funding for their research. .
• All four critiques emphasize the need for a public health approach that minimizes exposure to cell phone radiation, especially for children.

France: List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users (Update 15 March 2025)

List of cell phones withdrawn or updated for deception and endangering users
By : Phonegate Team • 15 Mar 2025

A total of 58 models of cell phones identified as hazardous to users’ health have either been withdrawn from the French market, or had their Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) updated by software. The latest to date: Nokia 110, Ulefone Note 16 Pro and Oukitel WP28, DORO 1800 PLUS, DOOGEE N50, DOOGEE S100 PRO, OSCAL C80, SPC Discovery, Motorola MOTO G53, Nokia G22, HOTWAV Cyber 7, LOGICOM Flow, EMPORIA smart 4 Le DOOGEE S88, EMPORIA simplicity V27, Apple iPhone 12, Motorola Edge, Essentiel Clap 20+, Xiaomi Poco X3 and LOGICOM Le Swipe.

A recurring problem with Nokia cell phones

This is not the first time that Nokia has been singled out for exceeding SAR limits. Several of its models have already been identified for SAR values in excess of European standards. This recurrence highlights a total lack of rigor in the design and quality control processes for devices marketed by HMD Global OY, the company responsible for the Nokia brand.

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NOKIA 110 SAR Alert: HMD GLOBAL OY a multi-recidivist manufacturer

NOKIA 110 SAR Alert: HMD GLOBAL OY a multi-recidivist manufacturer
By : Phonegate Team • 15 Mar 2025

The Phonegate Alert association is once again denouncing the practices of HMD GLOBAL OY, whose Nokia 110 model (TA-1543) was nabbed on March 13, 2025 by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) for exceeding regulatory Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. This concerns the localized SAR for “limbs”, initially reaching 4.23 W/kg, before being reduced to 2.87 W/kg thanks to a software update.

A recurring problem with Nokia cell phones

This is not the first time that Nokia has been singled out for exceeding SAR limits. Several of its models have already been identified for SAR values in excess of European standards. This recurrence highlights a total lack of rigor in the design and quality control processes for devices marketed by HMD Global OY, the company responsible for the Nokia brand.

United States: Why Did Government Shut Down Cellphone Radiation Studies? Email Trail Leads to More Questions Than Answers

Why Did Government Shut Down Cellphone Radiation Studies? Email Trail Leads to More Questions Than Answers
by Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., childrenshealthdefense.org, March 14, 2025

The NIH produced only 14 pages of emails in response to a FOIA request from Children’s Health Defense for all communications between key officials and researchers regarding the National Toxicology Program’s discontinued wireless radiation follow-up studies. None explained why the government stopped the research.

Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series investigating why the U.S. government ended studies on the biological effects of wireless radiation. Part 1 covered the expert opinion of John Bucher, Ph.D. Part 2 covered results from Children’s Health Defense’s FOIA request to the National Institutes of Health for records related to the studies.

In January 2024, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) announced it had no plans to further study the effects of cellphone radiofrequency radiation (RFR) on human health — even though the program’s own $30 million study found “clear evidence” of cancer and DNA damage.

Glioblastoma in 15-39 year-olds: 230% increase in 20 years!

Glioblastoma in 15-39 year-olds: 230% increase in 20 years!
By : Phonegate Team • 9 Mar 2025

Phonegate Alert notes with the utmost attention the publication on March 3, 2025 of a study by Santé Publique France (SPF) on the incidence of cancers in adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 15 to 39. This report reveals a worrying increase in glioblastoma (serious brain cancer) in this age group, with a significant rise of +6.11% per year over the period studied (2000-2020). This represents an overall increase of around 233% over 20 years!

Glioblastoma: Red alert among young people

This increase is particularly alarming, as it contrasts with trends observed for other types of cancer. While the overall incidence of cancers in the AYA population has seen an increase followed by stabilization (or even a slight decrease), the continuing rise in glioblastomas stands out. With regard to central nervous system (CNS) tumours in general, the study also highlights the need to interpret the data with caution due to various potential biases, but the specific increase in glioblastomas remains a major cause for concern.

33 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health (6 March 2025)

33 New Papers on Electromagnetic Fields and Biology or Health

Electromagnetic Radiation Safety, 6  March 2025

Dr. Joel Moscowitz, University of California Berkeley, has been circulating abstracts of newly-published scientific papers on radio frequency and other non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) monthly since 2016. The complete collection of these papers contains more than 2,000 abstracts with links to the papers. Several hundred EMF scientists around the world receive these updates.

To see abstracts for the most recent papers or to download volumes 1 to 3 of this collection go to: https://www.saferemr.com/2022/06/recent-research-on-wireless-radiation.html

Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields

Research of the Biomedical Effects of Electromagnetic Field in Russia over 130 Years: Main Stages of Advances in Scientific Knowledge

A Critical Analysis of the World Health Organization (WHO) Systematic Review 2024 on Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risks

A Critical Analysis of the World Health Organization (WHO) Systematic Review 2024 on Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risks 

Lennart Hardell and Mona Nilsson - published 19 Feb. 2025
Journal of Cancer Science and Clinical Therapeutics, DOI:10.26502/jcsct.5079261

Abstract 

Radiofrequency (RF) radiation was in 2011 classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the WHO. Currently the WHO undertakes a systematic review of human studies on the cancer risks. In a publication by Karipidis et al (2024), commissioned by the WHO, it was argued that based on all available studies there would be “moderate certanity evidence” that mobile phone use “likely does not increase the risk of glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, pituitary tumours, and salivary gland tumours in adults, or of paediatric brain tumours.” However, the authors have overlooked results showing increased risks for brain tumours in the most exposed groups, the most exposed part of the head, and longest latency time from first exposure to tumour diagnosis. The authors also claimed that there would be “moderate certainty evidence” that transmitters and mobile phone base stations do not increase the risk of pediatric leukaemia. These conclusions are based on selective inclusion of very few and low exposure studies. This WHO evaluation is contradicted by scientific results that show increased risks of cancer from exposure to RF-radiation from mobile and cordless phones, transmitters, and base stations. Other scientists have concluded, after reviewing the available evidence, that RF-radiation may increase the risk of cancer. This article analysis the Karipidis et al review and highlights several errors, omissions, and conflicts of interests that may explain the conclusions of no cancer risk. The flawed evaluation of scientific facts should lead to retraction of the article.

https://www.stralskyddsstiftelsen.se/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hardell-Nilsson-J-Cancer-Sci-Clin-Ther-2025.pdf

The Dutch ban on mobile phones at schools - praise and criticism of a controversial measure

The Dutch ban on mobile phones at schools - praise and criticism of a controversial measure

weltwoche.ch

A year after the introduction of the mobile phone ban in schools in the Netherlands, a shared picture appears. While teachers and parents report positive effects, key points of criticism and long-term radiation exposure due to limited smartphones usage. questions remain unclear. An often overlooked aspect of the discussion: the possible reduction of  radiation exposure due to limited smartphones usage.

Success: More attention, less bullying

Teachers report more attentive behavior of students and an improvement in social interaction when they don't use smartphones in school everyday life. According to the NZZ, cyberbullying has also decreased significantly, as conflicts no longer escalate digitally. Parents evaluate the ban in top-scoring surveys, and many teachers also appreciate the quieter atmosphere in school everyday life.

Interview with Arthur Firstenberg, Author of "The Invisible Rainbow"

The Invisible Rainbow with guest Arthur Firstenberg

The We Know Show, 31 July 2024

Welcome to episode 24 of The We Know Show where we delve into the fascinating and often controversial world of electromagnetic radiation and its impacts on our health and environment. Today, we have a very special guest, Arthur Firstenberg. Arthur is a scientist, journalist, and author renowned for his pioneering work on the health and environmental impacts of electromagnetic radiation. A graduate of Cornell University and the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Arthur's career path took a significant turn due to an X-ray overdose injury. For the past 38 years, he has dedicated himself to researching, consulting, and lecturing on the effects of electromagnetic radiation...

Arthur is also the author of the groundbreaking book "The Invisible Rainbow," which has sold over 100,000 copies. The book traces the history of electricity from the early 1700s to the present, making a compelling case that many of today's environmental problems and major diseases are linked to electrical pollution. His work challenges us to reconsider the invisible forces that pervade our our planet and its inhabitants and their implications for our future and compels us to question long-held beliefs about the safety of electricity and to advocate for greater awareness and policy changes.

Arthur Firstenberg passed away on 25 February 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cene2XMPb8w

‘A Gift to This Earth’: Remembering Arthur Firstenberg — Scientist, Writer, Advocate

‘A Gift to This Earth’: Remembering Arthur Firstenberg — Scientist, Writer, Advocate

by Children’s Health Defense Team, The Defender. Feb 28, 2025

Arthur Firstenberg, author of “The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life” and “The Earth and I,” died Tuesday at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born May 28, 1950.

Firstenberg described himself as a scientist, journalist, and practitioner of several healing arts. To those who knew him personally or through his books, he was a gifted writer-philosopher with the rare ability to convey science through the art of prose.

Firstenberg suffered from Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome (EMR Syndrome) and dedicated his life to raising awareness about environmental health and the need for scientific inquiry in this field.

A passionate advocate for understanding the hidden impacts of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs), Firstenberg was a pioneer whose work sparked global conversations on the health effects of modern technology.