... radiation did affect human brain tissue, but they said more research was needed to see if the effects were the same in living people. The second study said there was a link between mobile phones and brain tumours. There have also been reports of people suffering from headaches, low energy and loss of concentration after using mobile phones; but these claims haven't actually been scientifically confirmed. Scientists' main concern are for children, as they could be more at risk from the radio waves given out by mobile phones. This is because their brains are still developing and their skulls are thinner, making it easier for the radio waves to get through to them. It is recommended that children only use them in cases of emergencies. However, surveys suggest that many children are ignoring the advice. A survey of 1,000 British children, carried out in 2001, found 90% of under-16s own ...

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