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Health
Jim Leffman

Blue Light From Screens May Trigger Early Puberty In Boys, Study Warns

Blue light emitted from smartphones and tablets could cause the onset of early puberty in boys - and possibly damage their fertility, warns a new study PHOTO BY RON LACH/PEXELS 

Blue light emitted from smartphones and tablets could cause the onset of early puberty in boys – and possibly damage their fertility, warns a new study.

Scientists say their discovery shows how environmental factors such as screen time can impact early puberty and testicular tissue.

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