LightAware is compiling a selection of articles on issues of light and health from newspapers, magazines and specialist publications in the UK.
| July 20, 2012 | Energy-saving light bulbs can fry your skin, study claims | Mail Online Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York State discovered healthy skin exposed to light from CFL bulbs experienced the same kind of damage that is found with ultraviolet radiation. Read More > |
| November 16, 2011 | Blinding light: energy-efficient fluorescent lighting may cause eye disease | The Conversation We must be mindful of potential adverse health implications of future changes to technology. Read More > |
| April 24, 2011 | Blue Alert | New Scientist Our body clocks can be messed with in ways we are only now waking up to Read More > |
| March 14, 2009 | Low-energy light bulbs can cause rashes and swelling | Mail Online The phasing out of traditional light bulbs could cause misery for thousands who have light-sensitive skin disorders, medical experts warned yesterday. Read More > |
| October 26, 2008 | Glaring Error | Private Eye Unfortunately the lighting triggered migraines for Dr Joan Mumby, a Senior lecturer in pharmacology Read More > |
| October 9, 2008 | UV light fear over ‘green’ bulbs | BBC News Being too close to energy-saving light bulbs could cause skin reddening because of ultraviolet light emissions, health experts have warned. Read More > |
| January 6, 2008 | An energy saving bulb has gone – evacuate the room now! | Mail Online Mail Online “Energy-saving light bulbs are […] Read More > |
| January 4, 2008 | Low-energy bulbs “worsen rashes” | BBC website The switch to energy-saving light bulbs may put thousands at risk of painful skin reactions, health charities warn. Read More > |
| September 6, 2007 | Fluorescent lights giving pupils headaches | The Telegraph Children are increasingly being put at risk of headaches because of the amount of fluorescent lighting in schools Read More > |