Common Things That Aren't Actually Carcinogens

Cell Phones

With the popularity of cell phones, it's understandable some might be concerned that they cause cancer or help tumors grow in certain parts of the body. This concern is especially true as parents allow their children to have varying forms of smartphones at younger and younger ages. Smartphones use radiofrequency to work. Individuals might understand radiofrequency regarding their microwave, and it is this correlation that often makes them wary about cell phones. However, the difference rests on how much radiofrequency and energy is used.

A microwave uses a high amount of radiofrequency and thus could cause damage to someone if they decided to stick their head inside of one. A smartphone does not use that much energy. At least not enough to heat the body's tissues, which is primarily where the problems would begin to arise. Researchers and scientists have conducted numerous studies to examine the effects smartphones have on the body, and they have found they do not cause cancer nor increase tumor growth.

Antiperspirants

Before individuals ditch their antiperspirant and deodorant, they might want to consider the facts. There was a rumor spread around that antiperspirants caused cancer because, after individuals shaved under their arms, they may have nicked their skin. When they applied the antiperspirant, the chemicals entered the nick and caused cancer to develop. It was also believed this was why men had smaller rates of breast cancer as they did not shave their underarms. This is simply untrue.

Researchers and scientists performed a few studies that examined the link between antiperspirant use and cancer and found no direct correlation or cause. At most, the chemicals used in the antiperspirant might cause some irritation to the skin if they enter a cut, but they are not powerful enough to cause the lymph nodes to develop into cancerous cells. Researchers also found no link between cancer and the use of deodorant or shaving armpits either.