Circadian Rhythm

A new sleep research plan from the NIH aims to ensure that everyone gets a good night’s sleep and reduce the economic impact of sleep-related disorders.

Researchers found that the circadian system contributes to the common nighttime worsening of asthma, according to data published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

Adults employed in shift work outside of a normal daytime schedule have a greater risk for metabolic syndrome, according to findings published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.

Sleep represents a “biological necessity” that is “essential to health,” according to a position paper published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

Women with circadian rhythm misalignment may be at a greater risk for developing ovarian endometriosis, according to data presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology.

Among individual shift workers, circadian rhythm misalignment was associated with elevated CV risk, according to results presented at the European Society of Cardiology preventive cardiology meeting.

Night-shift workers in Australia who were able to rearrange their meal times and fast during overnight hours had a small decrease in weight, according to data published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases.

Night-shift workers in Australia who were able to rearrange their meal times and fast during overnight hours had a small decrease in weight, according to data published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is encouraging health care professionals to ask Congress to hold a hearing on proposed legislation that would establish a permanent standard time nationwide.

Living in an area with higher levels of outdoor artificial nighttime light appeared associated with higher risk for developing thyroid cancer, according to an observational study published in Cancer.