Part science, part magic: An illuminating history of healing with light
For millennia, humans had one obvious and reliable source of light—the sun—and we knew the sun was essential for our survival.
Nov 7, 2024
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Phototherapy
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Winter's onset brings mood changes to many Americans, poll finds
Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.
Nov 6, 2024
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Researchers discover cancer mechanism that can eliminate tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy
A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer mechanism that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. The researchers were surprised to find that reversing ...
Oct 30, 2024
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Face-conforming LED mask shows 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity
Conventional LED masks, with their rigid design, fail to conform closely to the skin's contours. This limitation causes substantial light reflection, with up to 90% reflected over a distance of 2 cm, reducing light penetration ...
Oct 29, 2024
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Bright light therapy found to be effective for nonseasonal depressive disorders
Bright light therapy (BLT) is an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorder, according to a review published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Oct 7, 2024
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Home-based phototherapy as effective as office-based for psoriasis
For plaque or guttate psoriasis, home-based narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Dermatology to coincide with the annual ...
Sep 30, 2024
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TikTok 'sunburning' hack won't heal your acne—but it may put you at risk of skin cancer
Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a sunburn or spending time in ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Yellow food dye can make living tissue transparent—it could improve cancer treatment, blood draws and tattoo removal
Why isn't your body transparent? Some animals such as jellyfish, zebra fish and some glass frogs have see-through bodies. But most mammals, including humans, aren't transparent.
Sep 8, 2024
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Approach developed for guideline-concordant phototherapy in newborns
In a technical report published online Aug. 26 in Pediatrics, a standardized approach is presented for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of hyperbilirubinemia in newborn infants.
Aug 26, 2024
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Bright light exposure tied to sleep regularity and reduced depression symptoms
Why might more time in the sun boost a person's mood? A new study led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that sleep may hold the key.
Jul 18, 2024
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