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Cell Phone Radiation Study Launched by U.S. Health Officials
20 Jan
Summary
- U.S. health officials will study cellphone radiation's health effects.
- The study follows concerns from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Existing evidence does not show clear harm from cellphone radiation.
U.S. health officials announced plans for a new study on January 20, 2026, to examine potential health effects of cellphone radiation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will investigate electromagnetic radiation and identify gaps in current scientific knowledge.
This research initiative was prompted by significant concerns voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has previously linked cellphone use to neurological damage and cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has removed older web pages with conclusions about cellphone radiation as HHS begins its comprehensive study.
While numerous states have implemented bans on wireless devices during school hours to promote better health for children, health authorities maintain that existing evidence has not changed. Official statements from the FDA, CDC, and the National Cancer Institute indicate that current research does not demonstrate clear harm from cellphone radiation.
