Research in circadian biology has long linked shift work to a variety of health problems. A new study shows it may also cause increased stroke severity, especially in men. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing one American every four minutes. It is also the leading cause of […]
Melatonin May Be the Key to the Fountain of Youth
Melatonin plays many roles in the human body, influencing a variety of physiological systems. Evidence implies that this hormone may play a role in anti-aging as well. From alleviating pain and increasing fertility to helping you lose weight, melatonin appears to be nature’s own wonder drug. Unlike many wonder drugs, this one is made deep […]
Circadian Rhythm Strength May be Controlled by This Key Protein
If you turn the volume low enough, you cannot hear the radio. New research has found that circadian rhythm strength has a “volume control” as well: the protein REV-ERBα. Most research on the circadian rhythm deals with what happens, when and why. However, the strength of a molecular signal is also important. If a signal […]
A New Study Delves Into How Blue Light Affects Your Metabolism
New research suggests that blue light in the evening may have an adverse effect on how glucose is metabolized by the body. The prevalence of diabetes and other metabolic disease has been steadily increasing in the past few decades. Around half of adults in the United States have diabetes or its precursor pre-diabetes and numbers continue to […]
Melatonin Signaling and Type 2 Diabetes: A Connection
Shift work and insomnia have been linked to a variety of endocrine disorders, including type 2 diabetes. A new study points to abnormal melatonin signaling as a possible cause. Shift work is a necessary evil in modern society. Not only do people need access to emergency services at night, but we also can perform activities […]
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