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Health Secretary Investigates Cell Phone Radiation Risks

1/18/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opened an investigation into cell phone radiation risks.
The investigation led to removal of longstanding Food and Drug Administration (FDA) webpages asserting safety.
The FDA and the National Cancer Institute say there is no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use to cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has labeled radiofrequency waves as possibly carcinogenic, but no causal link has been established.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opened an investigation into cell phone radiation risks.
The investigation led to removal of longstanding Food and Drug Administration (FDA) webpages asserting safety.
The FDA and the National Cancer Institute say there is no conclusive evidence linking cell phone use to cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has labeled radiofrequency waves as possibly carcinogenic, but no causal link has been established.