Mobiles and Your Health

Research and evidence about potential health impacts of mobile phone use and infrastructure. Articles examine claims about addiction, radiation exposure, cancer links, and effects on cognitive development.

Are Mobile Phone Games Addictive?

Mobile games can be addictive, but gamers have largely resisted them despite their huge potential since Snake launched in 1997.

Can Mobiles Really Damage Your Health?

Scientists haven't found solid proof that mobile phones damage your health, despite decades of concern and research.

Does Text Speak Affect Grammatical Ability?

Whether text speak ruins kids' grammar or reveals clever language skills, here's what research actually shows.

How Much Time Should You Spend on a Mobile?

Most people can't put their phone down for a day, but 7% say it's cost them relationships or jobs, here's how to tell if you're overdoing it.

Mobile Addiction: Is It a Real problem?

Research shows 1 in 6 young people display addiction symptoms similar to compulsive gamblers when it comes to their mobile phones.

Mobile Phone Masts and Public Health

Most people fear mobile phone masts, but scientific evidence suggests they're no more dangerous than the phones we use every day.

What's the Truth About Mobiles and Cancer?

Research into whether mobile phones cause cancer is still inconclusive, and scientists may need decades to find definitive answers.