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Partha Nandi, MD
Nighttime Light Pollution Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Under-65s
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Nighttime Light Pollution Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Under-65s

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Nighttime light flooding American communities may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk, particularly for people under 65, according to research analyzing Medicare data and NASA satellite measurements. Scientists at Rush University Medical Center tracked Alzheimer’s prevalence across US states and counties from 2012 to 2018, comparing disease rates with outdoor light intensity captured by satellites. States with…

Children Under 5 Should Get No More Than 1 Hour of Screen Time, WHO Says
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Children Under 5 Should Get No More Than 1 Hour of Screen Time, WHO Says

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Since a TV, computer, phone, or tablet has made its way into most homes in America, parents have wondered one thing – how much screen time is too much for young children? Well, for the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines to help parents answer this question. How Much Screen…