Every living organism that is exposed to sunlight possesses an internal clock set to an approximately 24-hour schedule. Day and night cycles influence every cell within our bodies. Governed by a region of the brain’s hypothalamus referred to as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), circadian rhythms modulate cellular function and control bodily processes such as sleep-wake […]
Chronobiology and Chemotherapy: Drug Timing Improves Treatment Effectiveness
When it comes to cancer treatments and chemotherapy, it can be considered a given that everyone involved wants the best possible outcomes. New research linking chronobiology and chemotherapy, reveals the optimal time to administer chemo drugs for the best treatment outcomes. Individualized drug regimens could mean more effective and less toxic treatments. What Are Circadian Rhythms? All […]
Body Clock Gene May Help Protect Against Breast Cancer
Scientists and doctors have long established that there is a solid link between a disrupted circadian rhythm and some of the world’s most feared diseases. Although we know that there is a connection, we do not understand exactly how sleep interacts with our disease risk. This is particularly true in the area of cancer. People […]
Watching TV at Night Can Be Detrimental to Your Health
Many Americans settle down for a favorite television show every night before bed. In many ways, this seems like the perfect way to entertain yourself while relaxing in the hours between work and sleep. However, watching TV (or looking at any other screen) at night appears to affect the circadian rhythm in ways that could […]
New Research Suggests Circadian Clock Suppresses Cancer
Cancer has always been one of the world’s most deadly diseases, but it has become even more so in modern times. Although we have been able to prevent and treat many of the illnesses that plague mankind, there are still only a few options for many of the most common cancers. These treatments, which include […]
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