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LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It

LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It

Short Wave · NPR

December 22, 202313m 47s

Show Notes

LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights—are also a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort. Today, we visit the "Flicker Queen" to learn why LEDs flicker — and what you can do about it.

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