New Cell phone health study launches to follow 250,000-plus users

A new, decades-long study launched yesterday to investigate possible links between cell phone use and a series of health problems, including cancer and Alzheimer's. Cnet reports.

Part of the Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research (MTHR) Program, the cohort study on mobile communications (COSMOS), is set to follow at least 250,000 people aged 18 to 69 from five European countries for 20 to 30 years.

The study will specifically investigate the long-term impact of cell phone use on health.

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emily | 8:21 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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