After examining 13 million hours of light exposure data, researchers found that experiencing bright light during the dark hours can significantly increase the risk of heart failure and heart attack.

People exposed to bright light between 12:30 and 6 a.m. are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, regardless of how much light they are exposed to during the day, new research suggests. “We ...

Bright light might be the solution to getting a good night's sleep, researchers have found. Exposure to bright light has been previously found to help treat symptoms of depression, and this might be ...

Avoiding bright light at night could be a simple way to reduce your risk of diabetes, a Flinders University study shows. The study published in the prestigious journal The Lancet Regional Health - ...

Being exposed to light during a certain time of day can increase a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the science, it all comes down to how you sleep. Published in the Lancet ...

A new satellite has become one of the brightest objects in the night sky, sparking concerns among scientists for the future of astronomy. The bright paths of BlueWalker 3 and other new satellites may ...

Artificial light has extended our days, but it is also quietly reshaping how our brains and hearts function at night. A growing body of research now links bright bedrooms, glowing streets and ...

The bright lights of the big city might seem exciting, but they could also raise a person's risk of stroke, a new study suggests. Bright artificial lights that illuminate the night seem to affect ...

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