Federal Health Agencies Revisit Cell Phone Radiation Risks After Years of Dismissal

Federal Health Agencies Revisit Cell Phone Radiation Risks After Years of Dismissal

Half a year after the MAHA Report by the United States government did a preliminary assessment of toxic exposure sources in modern life that hadn’t been adequately addressed, and only briefly mentioned wireless radiofrequency (RF) radiation as a potential threat to human health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the launch of a new government commissioned study on the potential health risks of cell phone radiation.

Under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., considerable changes have taken place in the HHS and the FDA during this past year, including big shifts in government dietary and vaccine recommendations. Recently, longstanding FDA webpages asserting that cell phone radiation poses no health risks have been quietly removed, in preparation for a more comprehensive and hopefully less biased assessment of the health risks of non-ionizing radiation sources like cell phones, cell towers, Bluetooth, Wifi and smart meters, which many of us are closely and constantly exposed to in our daily lives. The FDA landing page about cell phone radiation now contains several links that reroute back to the landing page itself, after the individual pages were taken down.

"The FDA removed webpages with old conclusions about cell phone radiation while HHS undertakes a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies, to ensure safety and efficacy," said HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon.

Other government agencies like the FCC and CDC, however, still state on their websites that there is no evidence of health harm from wireless radiation.

At this time, no details have been shared about the study’s authors or design, indicating that the study is still in its early stages. However, the study announcement is encouraging, and seems to be a move in the right direction, especially in combination with the removal of FDA statements claiming no harm from these common radiation exposure sources.

Shocking results from a previous large government study were swept under the rug

Back in 2018, the publication of a massive government study on rats and mice by the National Toxicology Program under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported “clear evidence” of cancer and DNA damage from cell phone radiation. These shocking and unexpected results seemed to be inevitably leading to the U.S. government clearly stating the health dangers and taking charge of protecting public health.

Unfortunately, as we have previously detailed in our article about the NTP study, the FDA suddenly reversed their position and asserted that the expensive, well designed, perfectly executed NTP study could not apply to humans. This was a bold statement to make for a study that was specifically designed to translate to humans under the best “gold standard” scientific practices, especially after a peer review panel of experts interpreted the results as demonstrating “clear evidence” of cancer and DNA damage.

The FDA had undertaken an internal review between 2008 and 2018, concluding around the same time as the NTP study, which claimed “no consistent or credible scientific evidence” of harm from cell phone radiation. Interestingly, as Dr. Devra Davis points out, that review was never signed, which is unusual for a major public health document.

Dr. Davis’ opinion is that the review went unsigned because “no one in the FDA was willing to put their name behind such a piece of junk.”

 

Skepticism of the government’s motives by EMF scientist dampens enthusiasm

Some scientists who have devoted a large part of their careers to studying the harms of wireless radiation are skeptical of the U.S. government’s decision to do another study. Dr. Joel Moskowitz turned down an invitation from a Kennedy aide to participate in a literature review on wireless radiation, questioning the administration’s motives and approach by pointing out that enough research has already been done, and that waiting for yet another study would just delay regulatory change. “They’re just doing this to kick the can down the road,” he said.

Scott McCollough, lead litigator for CHD’s EMR & Wireless cases, was disappointed by Moskowitz’ position, as Moskowitz’ organization ICBE-EMF has long advocated for expert scientific recommendations to protect public health from EMFs. McCollough states that the HHS study appears to align with these goals.

The way we see it, it’s important to continue to be hopeful and optimistic about all progress in the right direction, even when it seems slow and incremental. Even though a lot of us feel fatigued by this long battle towards increased awareness and safety measures, the truth is that nothing changes quickly on a large, societal scale, especially those elements of society that permeate our daily lives so intimately. The momentum that the current iteration of wireless infrastructure has in our world is still rolling, and it may take a lot of time and effort to truly change course.

If there was a major change or breakthrough resulting in widespread admission and acceptance of the science showing harm from wireless radiation, the likely result would not be the dismantling of cell towers and people throwing their cell phones in the trash. Much more likely is a slow transition towards more reliance on wired internet connections like fiber optic and copper, phasing out unnecessary use of wireless, and widely propagated messages cautioning users to increase distance and reduce overall exposure to RF radiation sources.

Since wireless communication is still vital in our world for mobile and emergency use, the impetus for telecoms to invent and utilize new methods of transmitting wireless signals that are not harmful to living organisms could become much greater… but only IF there was an ultimatum put out by legislature that restricted their freedom to use harmful technologies. If telecoms are allowed to continue to do anything they want… well, we can already see from their past actions that money is a greater motivator than the health of humanity.

Fortunately, not everyone is waiting for the final verdict from a government study to make changes at local levels. Last year under the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, 22 states began restricting cell phone use in schools, to improve the mental and physical health of children. Our children’s health can’t wait for studies to give us 100% clear answers, and it is most vital for their current and future development to be cautious and conservative with potentially harmful exposure sources, and make changes now instead of waiting for a definitive government green light.

 

Swedish study shows sharp increase in sleep disorders in children and teens since 2001

A new study just released this month (January 2026) in Sweden found an astonishing 17-fold (1700%) increase in sleep disorders in teens and children since 2001. The age group that endured the most extreme increase were children and teenagers aged 5 to 19. Even young children under age 5, and young adults aged 20-29, experienced a 500% increase in sleep disorders. The study authors theorize that the exponential increase in wireless radiation exposure between 2001 and 2024, as well as blue light exposure from screens (which can disrupt melatonin and affect sleep), is primarily responsible for this sharp and unprecedented increase in sleep disorder symptoms.

The study authors, Mona Nilsson and Lennart Hardell, analyzed national health statistics on sleep disorder diagnoses during this 23-year period. Hardell is the author of more than 350 papers, around 60 of which address the topic of radiofrequency radiation, and Nilsson is the co-founder and director of the Swedish Radiation Protection Foundation. They are both concerned that major government organizations and agencies, like the WHO, FCC, and European Union, are more focused on protecting the interests of the wireless industry than people’s health.

Mainstream media has frequently reported on the increasing incidence of sleep disturbances in children and teens, but has failed to consider a possible link to wireless radiation.

Another Swedish study from last year found an increase in memory issues, which goes hand-in-hand with sleep issues. Sleep quality, length and depth is vital for cognitive function, including memory.

Nilsson shared this list of nearly 60 studies on the link between radiofrequency radiation and issues with learning and memory.

 

HHS study a move in the right direction, but the time to protect children is now

The announcement of the U.S. government reopening research into the harms of wireless radiation is certainly good news, but we can’t afford to wait for their conclusion, especially when it affects our children and teens who are in the midst of critical windows of development. The influences that shape them now will become hardwired into their brain, nervous system and entire body, affecting their long term health and shaping their outlook for the rest of their life.

Children who get cell phones before age 12 are at higher risk of obesity, depression and poor sleep. Reducing access to cell phones at home and at school, and waiting until a child or teen is older before owning a personal cell phone, are some ways that we can support healthy development. Balancing out academic and recreational activities on screens with physical and outdoor activities, and prioritizing healthy sleep habits, can also go a long way.

Growing up in such a heavily technological world will pose unique challenges to this generation of children. Giving them a strong, healthy foundation will fortify them so that they can meet these challenges with clarity, discernment, healthy bodies and sound minds.


 





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