health
March 4, 2026
Power Lines, Tablets Linked to Brain Cancer Risk in Children
Wireless radiation from power lines and tablets may increase children’s risk of central nervous system tumors, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Research. Central nervous system tumors, such as gliomas, are the “second most common childhood cancer,” the authors wrote in their report.
TL;DR
- Wireless radiation from power lines and prolonged tablet use are linked to an increased risk of central nervous system tumors in children.
- Central nervous system tumors are the second most common childhood cancer.
- Children are more vulnerable to radiation due to their developing nervous systems and higher water content in brain tissue.
- Tablet use showed a statistically significant link to increased tumor risk, even when not connected to the internet.
- Cellphone use did not show a significant link, except for children aged 5 and younger who used a cellphone for over four years.
- Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields have also been repeatedly linked to an increased risk of childhood leukemia and other health issues.
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