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Molecular partnership behind daily rhythms, body metabolism identified

November 27th, 2008 - 4:05 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Scientists at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered a key molecular partnership that coordinates body rhythms and metabolism. For the study, the research team led by ...

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Energy drinks may be health hazards in disguise

September 21st, 2008 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 21 (ANI): They claim to improve performance, increase concentration, and stimulate metabolism, however the highly caffeinated, sugar-laden energy beverages are harmful for peoples health, suggests a new study. Excessive caffeine ...

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Mom’’s mood linked to baby’’s sleep

September 3rd, 2008 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that babies whose mothers experienced depression any time before they became pregnant, or developed mood problems while they were ...

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Eyes light receptors play key role in resetting biological clock(re-issue)

August 17th, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 17(ANI): Eyes use light to regulate the biological clock through a mechanism that is different from the ability to see, according to researchers at the University of Virginia. The finding ...

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Eyes light receptors play key role in resetting biological clock

August 16th, 2008 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Eyes use light to regulate the biological clock through a mechanism that is different from the ability to see, according to researchers at the University of Virginia. The ...

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Amy Winehouse most featured celeb in Brits nightmares

Amy Winehouse most featured celeb in Brits nightmares

August 13th, 2008 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Aug 13 (ANI): Amy Winehouse has topped a new list of celebrities and politicians currently appearing in British people''s nightmares. The Rehab hitmaker beat rocker Marilyn Manson, who came second in ...

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Indian-origin researcher unveils Sleepless gene

July 18th, 2008 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 18 (ANI): New research by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed that flies with a genetic mutation sleep at least 80 per cent less than normal ones. Amita Sehgal, a ...

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Too much sleep ups ischemic risk in postmenopausal women

July 18th, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 18 (ANI): Postmenopausal women whose nap time exceed nine hours may be at an increased risk of ischemic stroke, according to a new study published in Journal of the ...

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Risk of stroke in older women linked to excess sleep

July 18th, 2008 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS -
New York, July 18 (IANS) Excess sleep may be a more serious sign of stroke risk among postmenopausal women than not getting enough sleep, according to a study by US researchers. Postmenopausal ...

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Animals with big brains need more REM sleep

June 20th, 2008 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI -
London, June 20 (ANI): Analysing compiled studies on sleep patterns in 83 species of mammals with the help of statistical techniques, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Starnberg, ...

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Young Indian children obtain less sleep than their Caucasian counterparts

June 12th, 2008 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Young children in India obtain less overall sleep, have later bedtimes, and are more likely to room-share than their Caucasian counterparts, according to a new study. The study, ...

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Late-night snacking may disrupt adults sleep patterns

June 11th, 2008 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 11 (ANI): Late-night snacking may negatively influence sleep patterns in healthy adults, according to a new study by researchers at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The study, ...

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Late-night snacking may disrupt adults sleep patterns

June 11th, 2008 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 11 (ANI): Late-night snacking may negatively influence sleep patterns in healthy adults, according to a new study by researchers at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The study, ...

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The more fat you eat, the tougher it is to sleep

June 11th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The amount of fat eaten during the day seems to negatively affect the sleep patterns of healthy adults, according to a new study. The study, authored by Cibele ...

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Now, a simple cheek swab test to tell if youre an early bird or a night owl

June 7th, 2008 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI -
London, June 7 (ANI): You can now find out whether you are an early bird or a night owl thanks to scientists at Swansea University, who have discovered a new "non-invasive" ...

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Sloths are not such sleepyheads after all

May 14th, 2008 - 1:36 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists have shown that the sloths world-renowned reputation for laziness is not true after all, by finding that the medium-sized mammals, which live in rainforest canopies of ...

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College students sleep patterns could negatively impact their daily performance

May 11th, 2008 - 11:04 am ICT by admin -
Washington , May 11 (ANI): Many college students have sleep patterns that could have detrimental effects on their daily performance, including academics and driving, says a new study. LeAnne Forquer, now a ...

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Urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms hit womens sex lives

April 25th, 2008 - 1:42 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): According to a new study women who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary incontinence are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in ...

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Anaesthetic may help treat sleep disorders, improve sleep medications

April 17th, 2008 - 1:03 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, April 17 (ANI): University of Alberta researchers have identified sleep patterns in a type of anaesthesia that are the closest ever to a natural, non-groggy snooze. According to researchers, the anaesthetic, ...

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Irregular sleep can provoke sleepwalking

April 3rd, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Apr 3 (ANI): People predisposed to sleepwalking should keep a regular bedtime to avoid unwanted evening strolls, according to researchers at the Universite de Montreal. This sleep disorder, also called ...

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Why poor sleep is more harmful for womens cardiovascular health (Re-issue)

March 12th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center seems to have found why poor sleep does more harm to cardiovascular health in women than in ...

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Why poor sleep is more harmful for womens cardiovascular health

March 11th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center seems to have found why poor sleep does more harm to cardiovascular health in women than in ...

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Tonsillectomy can improve life for children with sleep apnea

February 13th, 2008 - 4:48 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): A study has found that a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is the best way for improving the life of children who are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The study conducted ...

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Music really can dispel your blues

January 23rd, 2008 - 2:45 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Music therapy may help in combating depression and improve, restore and maintain patients health, says a new study. It is often seen that people under depression have a disturbed ...

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Mobile phone radiation disrupts sleep, causes headaches

January 21st, 2008 - 2:19 pm ICT by admin -
Sydney, January 21 (ANI): Researchers from the US and Sweden have found in a study, funded by some of the worlds biggest phone makers, that radiations emitting from mobile phones cause headaches ...

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Childrens sleep duration varies, can affect their weight, behaviour

January 2nd, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Jan 1 (ANI): A new study has shed light on childrens sleep patterns, by finding that a childs sleep duration can differ, depending on the time of day, week and ...

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Scientists discover genetic switch for internal body clock

December 13th, 2007 - 1:14 pm ICT by admin -
London , Dec 13 (ANI): A team of researchers including an Indian scientist have identified the chemical switch that facilitates the genetic mechanism controlling human bodys circadian rhythms or the internal body ...

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ICU patients not getting enough sleep time to heal

December 10th, 2007 - 3:21 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): A study has found that the sleep patterns of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients are superficial, i.e. the patients barely spend any time in the restorative stages ...

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sleep patterns, regular routines may improve outcomes in bipolar disorder

December 9th, 2007 - 1:46 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): A new study has found that bipolar disorder is highly influenced by the circadian system, the bodys internal clock, and a specific kind of psychotherapy might help decrease ...

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Cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin linked to sleep disruptions

November 14th, 2007 - 10:16 am ICT by admin -

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