Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.

In 1967, Hungarian scientist Endre Mester tried to cure skin cancer in mice using a low-powered ruby laser. He failed to stop the tumors, but he noticed something bizarre. For the mice treated with ...

Learn more about the benefits of red light therapy and how to use it safely.

Researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute have developed an improved approach to treating actinic keratosis, a pre-cancerous skin condition ...

In 2021, dermatologist David Ozog was on holiday with his family in the Bahamas, when his 18-year-old son had a massive stroke. The teenager was airlifted to Florida, and then to Chicago for surgery.

Most people use red light therapy 2-5 times a week for 10-20 minutes. You can use red light therapy to increase melatonin and improve your sleep. Do not use red light therapy for longer than 30 ...

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Red light's long wavelengths and low color temperature make it less likely to reduce melatonin levels. Red light therapy is ...

From futuristic-looking masks to crimson-glowing bedside lamps, red light therapy is taking over social media feeds with a range of wellness promises. Many creators promote red light exposure as part ...