Researchers found a positive, but ultimately weak and non-significant association between mobile phone use and brain cancer.

The existing information on the subject is equally conflicting.

Still, an uncertain risk does not mean a lack of risk.

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I am not sure that we can ever truly measure the connection between the two.

For one, she said, they are retrospective, not prospective.

We should consider really encouraging them to use the alternative modalities of listening to protect their brains.

This includes using headsets, Bluetooth, and speakerphones to keep devices away from your head.

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