evidence: Health Conditions A-Z Cancer Are Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Safe for Your Brain? By Amanda MacMillan Amanda MacMillan Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The Green Guide. health's editorial guidelines Updated on July 21, 2024 Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Doru Paul, MD, is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist. He is an associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. learn more Bluetooth wireless headphones are a popular technological advancement, but people often wonder if using them is bad for your brain. Bluetooth radiation exists, but that does not mean you should worry about your wireless earbuds. In 2015, a group of scientists signed a petition expressing "serious concern" about the potential health risks of non-ionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) technology, like cancer. All Bluetooth devices use EMF technology. However, the National Cancer Institute asserts that "no scientific evidence establishes a definite link between wireless device use and cancer or other illnesses." It recommends using Bluetooth as a safer way to use cell phones.