Can Sleeping Next to Your Phone Increase Cancer Risk?
Times Life | October 8, 2025 1:39 AM CST

Phones are part of our daily life, and many of us sleep with them close by. This raises questions about whether phone radiation can increase cancer risk. Phones emit low-level electromagnetic radiation, and studies on its long-term effects show mixed results. While most research finds no clear link to cancer, some studies suggest minor cell changes with long exposure. Health experts recommend simple steps like keeping phones away from the bed, using airplane mode, or using headphones for calls.
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