University scientists have developed special light bulbs for the nursery that don’t give off the blue rays that cause melatonin suppression. They allow mothers to keep making melatonin when they get up at night to care for their baby. This prevents disrupting their circadian cycle. Many studies show that disruption of the circadian cycle can […]
Bright Idea
Pepper Pike startup introduces light bulbs and filters that block blue light and might lead to the prevention of cancer. By BRANDON GLENN 9:29 am, August 10, 2005 Three John Carroll University scientists have started a new company that they hope will reduce people’s risk of developing cancer — one light bulb at a time. […]
Can a light bulb prevent cancer? [Updated for 2021]
CLEVELAND — A group of scientists at John Carroll University developed a light bulb that removes the harmful blue rays believed to play a role in cancer. The specially coated light bulbs give off a yellow light which doesn’t disrupt the body’s production of melatonin which helps fight cancer. It’s been speculated that exposure to […]
Lighting Innovations LLC Introduces Products to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
Lighting Innovations LLC, a partnership of three veteran scientists who have collectively been awarded more than 100 U.S. patents and millions of dollars in federal research funding, today launched a web site (www.LowBlueLights.com), through which it will sell lighting-related products that filter out harmful blue rays believed to play a role in cancer. The lighting […]