Archive for December, 2008
Can Artificial Light Lead to Breast Cancer?
New research points to artificial light because of the dramatic rise of breast cancer throughout the world. Researchers have long believed that artificial light during the night could lead to breast cancer. It is thought that artificial light interferes with the normal sleep pattern. Studies show rising breast cancer rates in countries that are wealthy may be caused by light. The wealthier countries are five times more likely to have women develop breast cancer.
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