Circadian Rhythm

A new study in SLEEP, published by Oxford University Press, demonstrates the significant benefits of later school start times for middle and high school students' sleep schedules. Sleep is essential to a student's overall health,…

New research led by investigators from Boston Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital demonstrates the significant decline in hospitalizations for neurological emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of Subarachnoid…

Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancerCredit: Washington University School of MEdicine An aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma has no cure. Patients survive an average of 15…

DARIEN, IL - Four members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have been selected as 2021 AASM awards recipients for their contributions to the field of sleep medicine. This year's award winners will be recognized during the plenary…

The Sleep Research Society (SRS) has selected four sleep and circadian scientists as recipients of the 2021 Sleep Research Society awards, which recognize excellence in sleep and circadian research. This year's award winners will be…

Credit: Bala Koritala SPOKANE, Wash. - New clues as to why night shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer are presented in a new study conducted at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane.…

While EU cities have worked on improving urban lighting services, this has mostly focussed on efficiency, reducing costs and lowering emissions. Yet, it has failed to consider the effect urban lighting may have on citizens' health and…

Life-saving oxygen for premature infants may disrupt the circadian rhythms in their lungs, making them more vulnerable to influenza infections as adults Disruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived…

Credit: Salk Institute. LA JOLLA--(February 25, 2021) Professors Satchin Panda and Tatyana Sharpee have both been recognized for their contributions and dedication to advancing science through research by being named to endowed…

The more variation in wake-up time and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance of depression symptoms in study of first-year medical residents An irregular sleep schedule can increase a person's risk of depression over the long term as…

Associations based on observational data show risk of developing heart disease in men and vary by time of day; similar link not seen in women BOSTON -- Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of physical activity in improving heart…

New article unravels the remarkable relationship between time-of-day and physiologyCredit: Imogen Reekie Irvine, CA - February 11, 2021 - Subconsciously, our bodies keep time for us through an ancient means - the circadian clock. A new…

People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The finding comes from a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American…

We've all felt stressed at some point, whether in our personal or professional lives or in response to exceptional circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic. But until now there has been no way to quantify stress levels in an objective…

The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) published a new report today, titled 'Coffee and sleep in everyday lives', authored by Professor Renata Riha, from the Department of Sleep Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.…

In 2017, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to three scientists who uncovered the molecular mechanisms that control the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as the "wake-sleep" cycle. To carry out their work, the scientists used…

New method allows reversible manipulation of the circadian period using lightCredit: Issey Takahashi The Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) research team of Designated Associate Professor Tsuyoshi…

The study simulated sleep restriction (five hours per night) across a simulated busy five day working week and found that regularly drinking coffee helps reduce impacts to people's vigilance, alertness, reaction-time, accuracy and working…

Waste clearance is crucial for brain health, preventing neurodegenerative diseaseCredit: Ravi Allada/Northwestern University A new Northwestern University study reaffirms the importance of getting a good night's sleep. By examining…

DARIEN, IL - Editors of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine have identified some of the most significant articles in the publication's history, publishing new commentaries on them in a special 15th anniversary collection. The 15…