The energy-saving light bulbs that will be made compulsory in homes in a few years can trigger migraines, campaigners have claimed.
The Migraine Action Association (MAA) said some of its members alleged the fluorescent bulbs had led to attacks of the powerful headaches.
By 2011, Britain will be the first European country to phase out traditional bulbs as part of a strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The MAA is calling on the Government to avoid a complete ban on old-style bulbs, by providing an opt-out for people with health problems. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/01/03/eabulb103.xml