Circadian rhythms are natural, internal oscillations that synchronize an organism’s behaviors and physiological processes with their environment. These rhythms normally have a period of 24…
Salk researchers find that timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice. Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including…
A study measuring the sleep patterns of students at the University of Washington has turned up some surprises about how and when our bodies tell…
The importance of getting enough shut-eye is stressed time and time again as one cornerstone of good health. Adequate sleep has been linked to improved…
An important molecular link between lung tumor growth and disrupted circadian rhythms has been uncovered by scientists. The discovery is presented in a new paper…
Have you ever suffered from jet lag or struggled after turning the clock forward or back an hour for daylight saving time? These are examples…
Research illustrates how both genetic and environmental disruption of the circadian clock can drive colorectal cancer progression. In a new study, scientists define how the…
Therapy sensitivity in prostate cancer halted by protein regulating circadian rhythm. Hormone treatment is successful at controlling metastatic prostate cancer, but the tumor cells eventually…
Sometimes there are weird and unexpected health connections in the human body. For example, the gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria and other microbes…
You have probably come across melatonin supplements when browsing your local pharmacy. They claim to be a safe way to get better sleep at night,…
Many of us wish for a fountain of youth, filled with magical water that could restore our youth and vitality. It is so simple and…
Research team reveals what drives the circadian rhythms in cyanobacteria. Scientists want to increase their understanding of circadian rhythms, those internal 24-hour biological clock cycles…
Ability of immune system to destroy Alzheimer’s-related protein oscillates with daily circadian rhythm. The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease…
The findings provide a mechanism that links Alzheimer’s disease with circadian rhythm disruptions. Researchers report that the immune cells responsible for clearing away a key…
Disrupting circadian rhythms, which change naturally on a 24-hour cycle, has been implicated in heart disease, but it is unclear how it leads to the…
A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels,…
Swiss and German scientists show that activation of the immune system oscillates throughout the day, with a peak just before the start of the day….
When I wake at 3 am or so, I’m prone to picking on myself. And I know I’m not the only one who does this….
