Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 9 months ago

Does wifi cause cancer?

My neighbour was telling me how the WiFi router at home is constantly emitting radiation, and she heard it can cause cancer. We have WiFi on all day and night. Is there any real danger from WiFi signals?

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Manish Tiwari Manish Tiwari Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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No, it doesn't cause cancer, so you can save your money and peace of mind. Getting unnecessary health checkups and radiation scans out of panic can easily cost you 10,000 to 15,000 rupees. Better to spend that money on a good health insurance policy instead.

Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I actually asked my oncologist cousin about this last year. He explained that WiFi uses non-ionizing radiation, which is very low energy and does not have enough power to damage human DNA or cause cancer. There is no credible scientific study linking the two.

Pooja Trivedi Pooja Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I also used to get really scared reading about electromagnetic waves and wondered if I should turn off my router. Has anyone else felt this sudden anxiety about home appliances? It helps to know scientists have thoroughly tested this and found it safe.

Swami Shivanand Swami Shivanand Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

WiFi does not cause cancer, but excessive digital stimulation can certainly disturb your mental peace. I suggest keeping all devices away for at least one hour before sleep and practicing deep breathing to keep your nervous system calm and healthy.

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

No, it doesn't. As someone managing high blood pressure, I can tell you that real health issues come from stress, lack of exercise, and poor diet, not WiFi. Keep up with your regular medical checkups and focus on lifestyle changes instead.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Bro, my parents tell me this every time I stay up late on my phone. It's just a myth. WiFi signals are super weak, even weaker than mobile network signals, so chill out.

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Vikram Jeet Vikram Jeet Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I don't know about cancer, but my late-night WiFi scrolling is definitely causing my dark circles and massive sleep deprivation! Honestly, just turn off the router at night so you actually get some sleep instead of worrying about radiation.

Meghna Roy Meghna Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

From what I have read while researching lifestyle changes for my PCOS, there is no scientific link between WiFi and cancer. However, reducing screen time before bed did help balance my sleep cycles and hormones. So, use it mindfully but don't fear it.

Anjali Gokhale Anjali Gokhale Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, internet par toh log kuch bhi bolte hain. If WiFi caused cancer, we would all be in deep trouble by now. Don't worry, it is completely safe to use at home.

Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I totally understand why you are anxious; with so much misinformation online, it's very easy to panic about everyday technology. But please rest assured, extensive research has shown that WiFi is safe. Try to step away from Google search to ease your mind.

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