Bluetooth headphones are among the convenient innovations that the latest technology has brought to the world. Such devices continue to improve and are continually being developed to provide user satisfaction. But despite the advances, you can’t help but wonder if its use is really safe for your health.

All devices using Bluetooth technology emit wireless microwave radiation. Your Bluetooth headphones are not exempt. This radiation has frequencies that have a shorter wavelength and fast flow velocity, allowing them to travel long distances while carrying certain information and data that need not be contained in cables. When using a cordless phone or Bluetooth device, some of the energy that is emitted is absorbed by the body. The short wavelength and rapid oscillation mean that microwave frequencies can penetrate living tissues and even reach a cellular level.

For decades, the effects of long-term exposure to microwave radiation on the body are said to have been documented. Several health problems have been linked to long-term exposure to microwave radiation. Cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, autism, miscarriages, birth defects, autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis, hair loss, and suicide are just a few of the exposure-related problems excessive to microwave radiation. This is due to the biological changes that the body undergoes when affected by radiation. Biological changes that occur occur at the cellular level and can be transmitted to offspring through genetic damage to DNA or RNA. However, the question is whether the microwave radiation emitted by Bluetooth devices causes health problems.

The use of Bluetooth headphones specifically exposes the brain, ears and eyes to a strong field of microwave radiation. However, studies conducted to examine the potential threats from such exposure have produced conflicting and inconclusive results. Some studies showed that such exposure does not cause any harm, while other studies showed significant harm. Some people are naturally hypersensitive to electromagnetic radiation, while others develop sensitivity through frequent exposures over years. Despite conflicting study results, the US Federal Communications Commission, the US Food and Drug Administration and the UK National Radiation Protection Board have stated that Bluetooth devices are safe for your use. However, they also encourage further research.

As the world continues to develop and modernize, technologies and innovations will also continue to advance. Some of those technologies will pose health risks, while some technologies may identify the risks or remedy them, including the health risks of Bluetooth headsets that some people are so concerned about.