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Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think

New Scientist · May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers

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