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Wireless device radiation and health

Wireless devices, like cell phones and tablets, use a type of energy called radiation to send and receive information. There are two types of radiation: non-ionizing and ionizing. Both types of radiation can be dangerous, but non-ionizing radiation is not as powerful. Non-ionizing radiation is the kind used by wireless devices, like cell phones and tablets. Even though the radiation from these devices is very low, some people have been concerned that it might have effects on our health. Studies have shown that using cell phones and other wireless devices can cause some heating in the body, but the long-term effects of this are unknown. You can reduce exposure to radiation from wireless devices by using them less often and keeping them away from your body.