Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered dementia-like behavior in pancreatic cells that are at risk of becoming cancerous. The findings provide clues that could help in the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer, a difficult-to-treat disease that is responsible for 6,900 deaths in the UK each year. Approximately 495,000 new cases are diagnosed […]
Could a Permanent Standard Time Protect Millions of People from Serious Health Risks Associated With the Time Change?
Every spring, we dutifully set our clocks forward to daylight saving time, and every fall, we set them back to standard time—but no one seems particularly happy about it. The biannual time change is not only inconvenient, but also known to be very bad for our health. The collective loss of one hour of sleep […]
How Light at Night Harms Your Brain, Mood, and Metabolism
In an interview with Genomic Press Innovators & Ideas, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson provides insights into his groundbreaking research on how disrupted circadian rhythms affect brain function and overall health. Published in Brain Medicine, the interview traces Dr. Nelson’s unconventional path from farm worker and autopsy assistant to one of the world’s leading […]
New Method for Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Children
Research conducted at the University of Oklahoma in collaboration with the University of Tulsa has led to a new method for investigating sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, enables healthcare professionals to screen children for multiple sleep problems simultaneously, resulting in faster assessment and more targeted treatment recommendations. The research […]
Why a Regular Sleep Pattern is Particularly Important for People Recovering from Heart Failure
People recovering from heart failure should consider improving their sleep regularity, according to a study by Oregon Health & Science University. The research team found that even moderately irregular sleep doubles the risk of another clinical event within six months. The results were published in the journal JACC Advances. A clinical event can be another […]
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