Blue light like that from smartphones linked to some cancers, study finds

Blue light like that from smartphones linked to some cancers, study finds

  • April 29, 2018
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Blue light like that from smartphones linked to some cancers, study finds

The researchers found that those exposed to high levels of outdoor blue light at night had around a 1.5-fold higher risk of developing breast cancer and a twofold higher risk of developing prostate cancer, compared with those who were less exposed. Men exposed to high levels of indoor artificial light also had 2.8-fold higher risk of developing prostate cancer, according to the study.

Source: cnn.com

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