Exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping and women's weight

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-06/jn-eta060619.php

News Release 10-Jun-2019
JAMA Internal Medicine

Bottom Line: Exposure to artificial light at night, especially sleeping with a light or television on in the room, was associated with increased risk of weight gain and overweight and obesity among a large group of women studied. However, researchers were quick to point out that exposure to artificial light at night can be indicative of socioeconomic disadvantage or unhealthy behaviors, which could contribute to weight gain and obesity. This observational study included nearly 44,000 women in its analysis.

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