Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with more than one-third of adults suffering from this health disorder and its associated diseases. While researchers have tried for years to understand obesity, effective treatments remain elusive. However, a new chronobiology study suggests that obese people can lose weight by changing the times that they […]
New Study Backs Chronopharmacology in Cancer Treatment
Timing is everything and nowhere more so than in circadian biology. The human body runs like clockwork when it is in good health, but these intricate rhythms can be disrupted by illness. In some illnesses, identifying these altered internal clocks can be a key to new and more effective treatment. Cancer is one of many […]
Sleep: Just What the Doctor Ordered?
With cold and flu season almost upon us, many people are looking for remedies to add to their arsenal against illness. From natural preventatives such as vitamin C to medical treatments like flu shots, Americans spend millions every year simply trying not to get sick. And it’s no wonder; illness can be very expensive, between […]
Simple Two-Cycle Device Turns Brain Neurons Off and On All Day Long
Controlled by two different biologic mechanisms found in the body, the sleep-wake cycle balances and interacts with one another. Originally posited in the early 1980s by a Swiss sleep scientist named Alexander Borbely, the model is typically known as the sleep-wake regulation two-process model. These two key processes consist of the following: 1. Sleep-Wake Homeostasis […]
Gene That Controls the Internal Clock Discovered
The circadian rhythm is a subject of many studies, yet it remains a mystery in many ways. While scientists have identified many of the cell proteins involved in circadian rhythm and several genes that contribute to a healthy rhythm, the “master clock” gene remained elusive. However, a recent chronobiology study on rats indicates that the […]
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