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·June 11, 2019

Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity in women. Compared to those who slept without artificial light, those who slept with television or light on were 17% more likely to have an 11 pound or more increase in weight. Read More

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·April 3, 2019

How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients

Night time white lighting in hospital rooms has been linked to higher rates of inflammation, apoptosis and mortality risk for those who have recently experienced a cardiac event. Read More

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·May 7, 2018

Autistic Children React More Strongly to Sudden Changes in Light

Stronger pupillary light reflex in infants is linked to an increased risk of autism diagnosis later in life, researchers report. Additionally, the amount of pupil restriction in infancy is associated with the strength of autism symptoms by the age of 3. Read More

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·April 30, 2018

How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics

Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue. Read More

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·April 24, 2018

Managing Chronic Pain With Light

Researchers have developed a new method that appears to successfully help treat neuropathic pain in animal models. Read More

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·December 15, 2017

Amber Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief For Insomnia

A number of recent research papers have warned about the effects of blue light emitted from smart phones can have on sleep patterns. A new study reveals wearing specially designed glasses with amber lenses, or using amber light functions on devices can reduce insomnia for those who use their phones at bed time. Read More

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·June 26, 2017

Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

A new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines. Read More

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·June 25, 2017

The Neural Relationship Between Light and Sleep

Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness. Read More