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While it’s true that blue light exposure can sink melatonin levels, the limited evidence we have suggests that screen use does not always cause this dip, said Mariana Figueiro, a scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City who studies how light influences health.
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Mariana Figueiro says screen use does not always cause a dip in melatonin levels
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Mariana Figueiro
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{
    "date": "2025-08-17",
    "topic": "Health effects of blue light and screen use",
    "expert": "Mariana Figueiro",
    "source": "New York Times",
    "affiliation": "Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai"
}
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Health Sleep Blue Light
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September 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM (1 day ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM (1 day ago)

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Why Do Screens Keep You Up? It May Not Be the Blue Light
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Research challenges the long-held belief that blue light from screens causes sleep problems. Studies show screen use's impact on sleep depends on factors like duration, brightness, and content.

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