Researchers have linked working odd hours to a variety of health problems. How can shiftwork cause heart disease? What is the answer for fields where this is required? It is no secret that working evenings and nights can have a variety of ill effects on your health. However, chronobiology researchers did not previously understand exactly […]
Insecticide Exposure: Creating a Higher Risk for Diabetes
There are many reasons to limit your exposure to insecticides. According to a new study, interference with melatonin pathways and higher risk for diabetes may be among them. How much do you know about the ingredients in your preferred insecticides? Carbaryl and carbofuran are common ingredients in many of them—and the focuses of a recent […]
Being Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of Genetics
The health effects of shift work have been well studied. New research suggests that the ability to handle night shift work may be genetic. Many health organizations, from the WHO to the CDC, consider working odd shifts a serious health risk and even a carcinogen. Labor experts estimate that 3.2 percent of the workforce works night […]
New Research on Cancer and the Genes that Dictate the Circadian Rhythm
New research is yielding new information about the genes that dictate the circadian rhythm, information that may be used to treat and even cure cancer in the future. Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases a person can get. Battling cancer is always a fight for your life, and many of the treatments can […]
Why Women Have a Harder Time Getting the Sleep They Need
Women are more likely to experience problems with sleep than men. New research suggests that hormonal factors may be to blame for this gender disparity. Sleep is a universal human behavior, one shared by every person in the world. However, many people in the United States and beyond struggle to get the rest they need […]
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