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Are 5G networks putting our health at risk?

The fifth generation of wireless is here, but is our health lagging behind the tech?

Are 5G networks putting our health at risk?
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StarsInsider
04/08/2025 11:00 ‧ 3 hours ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Technology

If you use a smartphone, you’re probably already tapping into the power of 5G, the latest high-speed mobile tech rolling out worldwide. But with all that invisible wireless energy buzzing around us, more and more people are asking: is it actually safe?

While 4G and 5G have transformed how we connect, critics argue that many safety studies don’t reflect real-world conditions. Some lab and epidemiological research has flagged potential health concerns, though much of it comes from controlled environments that don’t mirror our daily tech use.

So, what’s myth and what’s meaningful? Click on to unpack what the science really says.

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