The Mysterious Phenomenon of Eclipse Sickness: Unraveling the Strange Symptoms

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Source: New York Post
The Mysterious Phenomenon of Eclipse Sickness: Unraveling the Strange Symptoms
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As the solar eclipse approaches, many social media users claim to be experiencing "eclipse sickness" with symptoms like headaches, insomnia, and wonky menstrual cycles, but scientists have found no correlation between the eclipse and human health. The eclipse can be harmful to eyes, and fake eclipse glasses from China pose a risk of retinal damage. Proper eyewear is necessary to view the event safely, and the next total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.

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