The obesity epidemic is one of the fastest growing threats to public health. More than 70 percent of American adults are currently overweight or obese, with other countries catching up quickly. This is putting our population at higher risk of a wide variety of preventable diseases. Despite a multi-billion dollar diet industry, we continue to get […]
Sleep-Promoting Brain Cells Switch off the Neurons That Keep Us Awake
Getting a solid night of sleep has never been as difficult as now. An increasing number of people in the Western world are struggling with insomnia, which often presents as difficulty falling asleep. New research on sleep-promoting brain cells shows that a small group of neurons are responsible for the process of falling asleep, offering […]
Timing of Infection Affects Severity of Parasitic Disease
Most modern people are familiar with how contagious illnesses are transmitted. One day, a coworker sneezes on you. Several days later, you begin to feel tired and congested. However, recent studies on infectious disease are revealing an interesting twist: The time of day when you are exposed to an illness may be very important in […]
Newly Discovered Link Between Sleep and Diabetes Warrants Early Bedtime for Children
Once a disease of adults, Type 2 diabetes is now affecting an increasing number of children in the United States. This disease is linked to increased insulin resistance and metabolic effects that can have devastating lifelong consequences. Doctors and scientists are struggling to discover the reason that so many children are suffering from Type 2 […]
Eating Late at Night Causes Skin to Age More Quickly
Eating late at night is very common in the Western world. Many people keep items such as cookies, popcorn or ice cream in their homes in order to satisfy late-night cravings. It is well known that these midnight snacks can be very bad for your waistline, contributing to weight gain and metabolic syndrome due to […]
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