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.

Artificial light at night extends pollen season and increases allergen exposure in Northeastern United States cities. Lin Meng and colleagues analyzed 12 years of pollen data from 12 monitoring ...

Excessive light pollution at night may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – especially in younger people, warns a new study. Researchers found that exposure to outdoor light after dark could ...

YORK, Pa. — It may look festive this time of year with the bright Christmas lights still glowing through the night. However, new research suggests too much artificial light after dark could be doing ...

Night on planet Earth is getting brighter as artificial light illuminates more natural spaces. Scientists know a lot about how this messes with ecosystems on land, but new research shows it can ...

Turning off the lights at night has long been known to support restful sleep, but new research suggests it may have another significant benefit. Sleeping in total darkness may lower the risk for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Data from brain scans paired with satellite images suggest a biological pathway links artificial light exposure ...