Nighttime light exposure may change heart structure and function, study finds

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What happened

A new investigation has unveiled that nighttime exposure to artificial lighting can transform heart structure over extended periods.

Increased light during the night is linked to a heightened likelihood of heart failure and strokes.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:02:44 UTC.

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