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Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds
A new study has found that
chronic disruption of one of
the most basic circadian
(daily) rhythms -- the
day/night cycle -- leads to
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Fighting Sleep: Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
A research collaboration of
biologists and
neuroscientists has found a
molecular pathway in the
brain that is the cause of
... > full story
Biological Clocks Discovery Overturns Long-Held Theory
Mathematicians and life
scientists say they have
identified the signal that
the brain sends to the rest
of the body to control
biological rhythms, a
... > full story
Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed
The levels of the components
in breast milk change every
24 hours in response to the
needs of the baby. A new
study shows, for example,
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Insomnia Prevalent Among Cancer Patients Who Receive Chemotherapy
November 23, 2009 — In a study of cancer patients and survivors, three-quarters report having insomnia or sleep problems following ... > full story -
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Sleep Apnea May Cause Heart Disease in Kidney Transplant Patients
November 21, 2009 — Sleep apnea is common in individuals who receive a kidney transplant and is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Baby's Sleep Position Is the Major Factor in 'Flat-Headedness'
November 19, 2009 — A baby's sleep position is the best predictor of a misshapen skull condition known as deformational plagiocephaly -- or the development of flat spots on an infant's head -- according to a new ... > full story -
Night Beat, Overtime and a Disrupted Sleep Pattern Can Harm Officers' Health
November 17, 2009 — A police officer who works the night shift, typically from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., already is at a disadvantage when it comes to getting a good "night's" sleep. Add frequent overtime to that schedule, and ... > full story -
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar
November 13, 2009 — Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers found four versions of the regulatory gene RORB that were associated with pediatric bipolar ... > full story -
Computerized Support Keeps Prominence Of Name Brand Drugs At Bay
November 9, 2009 — Simple computerized alerts can help curb the impulse to prescribe unnecessarily expensive, heavily marketed ... > full story -
Women With Asthma Feel Worse, Swedish Study Finds
November 9, 2009 — Women with asthma are more anxious, find it harder to sleep and are more tired during the day than their male counterparts, but nevertheless tend to be better at following their treatment, reveals ... > full story -
Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game
November 5, 2009 — A new study finds that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal positive airway pressure for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by ... > full story -
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
November 5, 2009 — New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic ... > full story -
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Coffee And Nighttime Jobs Don't Mix, Study Finds
November 4, 2009 — Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to recent research. A new study has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep ... > full story
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