Padma Bhushan-nominated nutritionist Dr. Archita Mahajan has uncovered alarming links between excessive smartphone use in children and growing irritability. A recent study on mobile radiation’s brain impact raises red flags for parents everywhere.
Dr. Archita Mahajan, a nutrition dietitian, child care homeopathic pharmacist, and certified yoga teacher honored by the Punjab government, highlights disturbing evidence from the study. Rats exposed to smartphone radiation for just 30 days showed widespread neuron death, clearly visible under microscopic examination. The damage centered in brain areas tied to hearing, suggesting radiation specifically harms auditory processing regions.
These findings spark critical questions about long-term mobile phone use on human health. While rats differ from humans, the biological effects of electromagnetic radiation are comparable enough to warrant caution. Daily prolonged exposure could alter brain structures in ways scientists are only beginning to grasp.
Though more human studies are needed to confirm these effects, the research underscores safe phone habits. Practical steps include using speaker mode, headphones, or limiting direct contact until science provides clearer answers. It reminds us that modern conveniences hide risks—technology and health must always be studied together.
Dr. Mahajan urges parents: Cut screen time, monitor usage, and prioritize brain health to prevent irritability and potential long-term damage in kids.
