Radiation from Bluetooth devices causes thyroid nodules in users.

Is it true that radiation from Bluetooth devices causes thyroid nodules in users?

Partly. One epidemiological paper raises Bluetooth headset use as a theoretical possible influence on thyroid nodules, while a systematic review finds the evidence on RF EMF health risks inadequate and other reviews of non-ionizing radiation address fertility or other diseases rather than thyroid nodules. No retrieved source demonstrates that Bluetooth radiation causes thyroid nodules.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 4 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

The private library was unavailable for some searches in this check. Missing library results are not evidence against the claim.

Epidemiological exploration of the impact of bluetooth headset usage on thyroid nodules using Shapley additive explanations method | Scientific ReportsClose bannerClose banner. (n.d.). nature.com. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-63653-0

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Jangid, P., Rai, U., Sharma, R. S., & Singh, R. (2023). The role of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on female fertility: A review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2022.2030676

EUROPAEM EMF Guideline 2016 for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of EMF-related health problems and illnesses. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2016-0011

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