250 Scientists Highlight Concerns With Earbuds

“You’re conducting a health experiment on yourself, and current regulations are completely oblivious to these kinds of exposures”, Joel Moskowitz, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images

Wearing wireless earbuds may be convenient but it could be increasing your risk of neurological disorders as they send a magnetic field through your brain to communicate.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Wireless headphones, like Apple’s popular AirPods, could be dangerous to human health, according to a petition signed by 250 scientists
• The petition to the United Nations (U.N.), led by the International Electromagnetic Field Alliance takes aim at nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which are used by AirPods and other Bluetooth devices, as well as cellphones and Wi-Fi, which emit radiofrequency radiation
• The devices, which include not only AirPods, but also other wireless Bluetooth headphones, communicate with one another by sending a magnetic field through your brain
• One scientist who signed the petition believes the use of earbuds is akin to a giant experiment and could increase your risk of neurological disorders

Wireless headphones, like Apple’s popular AirPods, could be dangerous to human health, according to a petition signed by 250 scientists.¹ The devices, which include not only AirPods but also other wireless Bluetooth headphones, bring a new level of function and convenience to those looking to listen to music, podcasts, audio books and more while on the go.