Effects of non-ionizing radiation on the thyroid gland in rats

Compared to the control group, T4 hormone levels were significantly different in male rats exposed to mobile jammer radiation (p-value = 0.037). In group B, significant differences were found solely in the male offspring regarding T3 levels due to jammer exposure (average = 109.00 for male offspring in the experiment vs. average = 65.50 for those in the control, p-value < 0.001). Additionally, histopathological findings indicated significant differences as well. These results highlight a potential link between exposure to electromagnetic radiation and changes in thyroid endocrine and histological parameters. Our findings suggest that ongoing assessment of existing safety guidelines on non-ionizing radiation exposure is necessary, especially concerning its effects on thyroid hormone levels and follicular histology.