Bacteria spread - Using your phone in environments such as toilets or hospitals, for example, can help spread bacteria to other places you go.
Cancer risk - According to the CNN, the World Health Organization warned of cancer risk associated with overuse of cell phones.
Risk of hypertension -
According to studies by the American Society of Hypertension, published on Medical Daily, using a cell phone to make calls can raise blood pressure.
Stress - According to the The Guardian, the overuse of cell phones can contribute to anxiety and impatience.
Nomophobia - More severe cases of withdrawal are called nomophobia, which is the complete dependence on virtual life, according to a study published in Scientific American.
Hearing loss - Healthy Hearing has published a study showing that the use of cell phones can actually cause hearing loss.
Neck and spine problems - Your body posture when you are texting someone, for example, can trigger pain episodes and even cause more serious problems in your spine and neck.
Depression - Being constantly on the phone can have a negative impact on mental health, a study by the University of Gothenburg shows.
Allergies - Handling a phone all the time can lead to a number of allergic reactions, from rashes to dermatitis. This is mostly due to the metals found in some phones.
It's bad for sperm - Heavy cell phone usage can have a negative impact on male fertility, so gents, keep your phone away from your pants pocket.