Mobile link to tumour

A new study from Sweden adds on to findings that the usage of mobile phones can cause harms. That is nothing new, and we now have to wait for the next study that claims that the usage of mobile phones is not harmful.

The Swedish study claims that "people who use a mobile phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumour along a nerve on the side of the head." It also says that children shouldn't use mobile phones over long periods since their brain is still developing.

So - shall we wait for the next study? We believe it is good to take precautions. Use a hands-free set (although there are studies that suggest that hands-free is also causing harm). Pick up a fixed line phone every now and than - the incumbents would appreciate this anyway. Mobile phones are still relatively new in the market - so studies on longterm effects will be with us for a long time to come.