Scientists have shown that light pollution—especially light in the blue spectrum—can alter the behavior of fish after only a few nights, and have knock-on effects for their offspring. The team from ...

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.

Another reason to darken those windows and shut down those screens at bedtime: Increased exposure to artificial light at night may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), researchers have ...

Air pollution and night-time outdoor light each were associated with harmful effects on brain health, finds new study. People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at ...

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As nights have gotten brighter, the list of health problems linked to artificial lighting has gotten longer, from insomnia to cancer. Lighting in urban areas like Chicago (shown) has gotten brighter ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? People who were exposed to higher levels of artificial light at night had ...

Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung beetle. But humans? Not so much. Over time, many people suffer ...