evidence: Cancer Causes & Risk Factors Do Bluetooth Headphones Cause Cancer? By Lindsay Curtis Updated on October 30, 2022 Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Print You may have heard rumors that Bluetooth headphones and earphones, like Apple AirPods, Beats Studio Buds, and others, can cause brain cancer. But are these concerns founded? Cell phones and other devices give off a form of energy known as radiofrequency (RF) waves. As a result, some people have raised concerns about the safety of cell phone use. However, that doesn’t mean Bluetooth devices are harmful or that WiFi, cell phones, televisions, and computers cause cancer. Bloom Productions / Getty Images This article covers what the research says about Bluetooth and cancer. It will also go over what you should know about radiation, WiFi, cell phones, and other devices. Are Bluetooth Headphones Safe? In 2015, a rumor about the dangers of radiation from electronic devices like cell phones, WiFi, and baby monitors, gained traction when several studies suggested that long-term exposure to radiation from cell phones was possibly linked to brain tumors, cognitive impairment, assigned male infertility, and other health concerns.