Browse 8,700 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 742 studies in Cancer & Tumors
Martino CF, Castello PR · 2011
Scientists exposed cancer cells and healthy cells to weakened magnetic fields similar to reducing Earth's natural magnetism. Both cell types produced significantly less hydrogen peroxide, a molecule linked to cellular damage and cancer development, showing even extremely weak magnetic fields affect basic cellular functions.
Unknown authors · 2010
This cancer research study investigated selumetinib, a drug that blocks MEK proteins involved in cell growth signaling. Researchers developed genetic signatures to predict which tumors would respond to this targeted therapy, finding that simple mutation tests weren't enough to determine treatment effectiveness. The work aims to improve personalized cancer treatment by better identifying patients likely to benefit from MEK inhibitor drugs.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 commentary in Archives of Toxicology discusses the scientific challenges in determining safe exposure limits for formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. The authors examine how regulatory agencies should approach setting exposure standards when dealing with substances that cause cancer through different biological mechanisms.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed human leukemia cells (K562) to 8.8 mT static magnetic fields combined with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The magnetic field exposure doubled the drug's effectiveness, allowing the same cancer-killing results with half the cisplatin dose. The study suggests static magnetic fields could potentially enhance cancer treatment while reducing chemotherapy side effects.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed breast cancer cells to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields at 1.2 microT (similar to power line levels) for 48 hours and found the EMF completely blocked melatonin's protective anti-cancer effects. Melatonin normally helps suppress breast cancer growth, but the electromagnetic field disrupted the cellular pathways that allow this hormone to work properly.
Unknown authors · 2010
German researchers tested whether extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (15-20 mT at 50 Hz) could kill cancer cells and shrink tumors in mice. The study found that these magnetic fields successfully induced cancer cell death and inhibited tumor growth, while leaving healthy immune cells largely unaffected. The researchers suggest this non-invasive approach could become an adjuvant cancer treatment.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 review analyzed epidemiological evidence linking mobile phone radiation to cancer risk. Researchers found significantly increased rates of brain tumors, parotid gland tumors, and other cancers in people using mobile phones for over 10 years, with risk increases ranging from 30% to 610%. The study challenges current safety limits that only consider heating effects.
Unknown authors · 2010
Japanese researchers studied children living near power lines and found those exposed to magnetic fields above 0.4 microTesla had increased brain tumor risk. The study controlled for other factors and found the association couldn't be explained by chance or study design flaws. This adds to growing evidence linking power-frequency EMF exposure to childhood brain cancers.
Unknown authors · 2010
German researchers studied over 4,400 children to see if parents' workplace exposure to power line frequency magnetic fields before conception increased childhood cancer risk. They found no increased cancer risk in children whose fathers or mothers were occupationally exposed to magnetic fields above 0.2 microTesla. This large population study suggests parental workplace EMF exposure doesn't appear to raise childhood cancer rates.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 analysis by Dr. David Carpenter examined the public health costs of inaction on electromagnetic field exposure standards. The review found that current safety standards for both power line frequencies and wireless radiation are inadequate to prevent cancer risks, with brain tumors appearing more frequently on the side of the head where people use cell phones.
Unknown authors · 2010
This comprehensive meta-analysis examined 15 studies involving over 84,000 women to determine if extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (like those from power lines and appliances) increase breast cancer risk. The researchers found no significant association between ELF-EMF exposure and female breast cancer across all analyses. This large-scale review provides reassuring evidence that everyday EMF exposure from electrical sources does not appear to elevate breast cancer risk.
Unknown authors · 2010
Italian researchers studied 64 children with blood cancers near high-voltage power lines from 1986-2007, comparing them to matched healthy controls. Children living in areas with magnetic field exposure above 0.1 microTesla showed 3.2 times higher leukemia risk, though the small sample size made results statistically uncertain. The study adds to evidence suggesting power line EMF may increase childhood leukemia risk.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed breast cancer cells to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields at 1.2 microT (similar to power line levels) for 48 hours and found the EMF disrupted melatonin's anti-cancer effects. Melatonin normally helps suppress breast cancer growth, but the electromagnetic field blocked this protective mechanism at the cellular level.
Unknown authors · 2010
Iranian researchers studied 300 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and found they lived significantly closer to high voltage power lines than healthy children. Living within 600 meters of power lines increased leukemia risk by 161%, with higher voltage lines showing greater risk. This adds to growing evidence linking power line proximity to childhood blood cancers.
Unknown authors · 2010
This comprehensive review examined decades of research on power line electromagnetic fields and cancer risk. The science shows limited but concerning evidence linking childhood leukemia to residential magnetic field exposures above 0.4 microTesla, leading to EMF's classification as a possible carcinogen. Occupational exposures show stronger associations with leukemia and brain cancer in adults.
Unknown authors · 2010
UCLA researchers analyzed 30 years of data linking power line magnetic fields to childhood leukemia, testing different mathematical models to understand the relationship. They found the commonly assumed threshold effect (no risk below 0.3-0.4 μT, constant risk above) doesn't fit the data well, with more complex dose-response patterns showing better statistical fit. This challenges how we interpret EMF health risks and could improve public health calculations.
Unknown authors · 2010
Spanish researchers conducted a systematic review of 30 years of studies (1979-2008) examining whether electromagnetic field exposure increases childhood leukemia risk. The analysis found that existing research has neither convincingly confirmed nor ruled out a connection between EMF exposure and childhood blood cancer. The authors called for urgent reconsideration of exposure limits based on the accumulated evidence.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 analysis reexamined data from a major UK study linking power line proximity to childhood leukemia. Using refined magnetic field calculations instead of simple distance measurements, researchers found children exposed to the highest power line magnetic fields (0.4 microTesla or above) had double the leukemia risk. The findings reinforce earlier evidence that living very close to high-voltage power lines increases childhood cancer risk.
Unknown authors · 2010
This large UK study examined whether magnetic fields from high-voltage power lines increase childhood cancer risk by analyzing nearly 29,000 children born between 1962-1995. Researchers found a 14% increased risk of leukemia for each 0.2 μT increase in magnetic field exposure, though this wasn't statistically significant. The findings align with other studies suggesting power line proximity may increase childhood leukemia risk.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 pooled analysis examined seven studies involving over 23,000 children to investigate the link between residential magnetic field exposure and childhood leukemia. The research found that leukemia risk increased with higher magnetic field exposure levels, with children exposed to levels above 0.3 microTesla showing a 44% increased risk compared to those with minimal exposure. The findings reinforce previous research suggesting magnetic fields are possibly carcinogenic to children.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 review article examined the risk of brain tumors from wireless phone use by surveying early cell phone studies and more recent long-term studies including the Interphone and Swedish research. However, the article was later retracted by the journal in 2013, indicating serious flaws in the research or analysis that invalidated its conclusions.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 analysis examined whether power line magnetic fields pose enough childhood leukemia risk to justify precautionary public health measures beyond current safety guidelines. Researchers applied established risk assessment criteria and found that while the evidence isn't definitive, low-cost interventions to reduce children's exposure are warranted given the potential severity of the health outcome.
Unknown authors · 2010
French researchers studied 221 brain tumor patients and 442 healthy controls to examine whether electromagnetic field exposure from power lines and workplace sources increases brain tumor risk. They found that occupational EMF exposure increased meningioma risk by 202%, with the strongest association for extremely low frequency fields. Living within 100 meters of power lines also nearly tripled meningioma risk, though this finding wasn't statistically significant.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 review by Dr. David Carpenter examines the inadequacy of current EMF safety standards for both power line frequencies and wireless devices. The analysis shows that existing standards fail to protect against cancer risks, with brain tumors appearing specifically on the side of the head where people use cell phones. The paper argues that continuing with inadequate protection will lead to increasing cancer rates, especially among young people who start using wireless devices early.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 review by Dr. David Carpenter examined the evidence linking electromagnetic fields from power lines and wireless devices to cancer risks. The analysis found that current safety standards are inadequate to protect against cancer, with brain tumors appearing more frequently on the side of the head where people use cell phones. The paper argues that delaying action will lead to more cancer cases, particularly among young people who start using wireless devices early.