A recent study highlights a potential link between light pollution and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), raising concerns about how modern urban environments could be affecting public health.

Exposure to artificial lights may be associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to research published in the journal Frontiers in

When nighttime light disrupts the body’s natural rhythms, consequences may include a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a study suggests.

Researchers analyzed the relationship between the prevalence of Alzheimer's and people's exposure to nighttime outdoor artificial light.

Excessive light pollution at night may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease - especially in younger people, warns a new

Exposure to outdoor nighttime light is associated with the prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD), especially among those aged younger than 65 years, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

For adults younger than 65, excessive light pollution increased the risk of Alzheimer’s more strongly than issues like heart disease. Light pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s risk by disturbing circadian rhythms and interfering with good sleep.

New research show the condition is more prevalent in places like Philadelphia, which has some of the worst light pollution in the U.S. But the causes of the illness are not well understood, and more research is needed.