Overview
- HHS said the inquiry will evaluate electromagnetic exposure from cellphones and other wireless devices, prioritizing gaps related to newer technologies.
- The FDA quietly removed or redirected older pages that asserted cellphones are not dangerous, which HHS called outdated, though brief summaries remain.
- The CDC, the National Cancer Institute, and the FCC continue to say evidence does not show a causal link between cellphone use and cancer, while supporting continued research.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pressed for tougher scrutiny for years, including a 2020 court win forcing an FCC review and legal work for plaintiffs alleging cellphone-linked tumors.
- HHS referenced MAHA-aligned state actions, noting that 22 states limited cellphone use in schools in 2025 as part of broader child health efforts.