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Obesity
01
Feb

Light at Night and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study

February 1, 2021
Xiao Q, Jones RR, James P, Stolzenberg-Solomon RZ. Light at Night and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Cancer Res. 2021 Jan 29:canres.2256.2020. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-2256. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33514513. Abstract Circadian disruption may play a role in carcinogenesis. Recent research suggests that light at night (LAN), a circadian...
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15
Nov

Intrinsic disorder is an essential characteristic of components in the conserved circadian circuit

November 15, 2020
Pelham, J.F., Dunlap, J.C. & Hurley, J.M. Intrinsic disorder is an essential characteristic of components in the conserved circadian circuit. Cell Commun Signal 18, 181 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-020-00658-y Video Abstract: Introduction The circadian circuit, a roughly 24 h molecular feedback loop, or clock, is conserved from bacteria to animals and allows for enhanced organismal survival by facilitating the anticipation of...
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25
Sep

Late Eating Is Associated with Obesity, Inflammatory Markers and Circadian-Related Disturbances in School-Aged Children

September 25, 2020
Martínez-Lozano, N.; Tvarijonaviciute, A.; Ríos, R.; Barón, I.; Scheer, F.A.J.L.; Garaulet, M. Late Eating Is Associated with Obesity, Inflammatory Markers and Circadian-Related Disturbances in School-Aged Children. Nutrients 2020, 12, 2881. Nutrients2020, 12(9), 2881; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12092881 Received: 16 August 2020 / Revised: 11 September 2020 / Accepted: 15 September 2020 / Published: 21 September 2020(This article belongs to the Special Issue Meal Timing...
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28
Jul

Metabolic Implications of Exposure to Light at Night: Lessons from Animal and Human Studies

July 28, 2020
ObesityVolume 28, Issue S1 Review First published: 23 July 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.22807 Giulia Fleury, Anayanci Masís‐Vargas, Andries Kalsbeek Abstract Lately, the incidence of overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes has shown a staggering increase. To prevent and treat these conditions, one must look at their etiology. As life on earth has evolved under the conditions of...
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05
Jul

The Interrelationship Between Inflammatory Cytokines and Skeletal Muscle Decay From the Viewpoint of Circadian Rhythms

July 5, 2020
Xuguang Luo, Xinhua Yang, Yanping Yang, Hairong Li, Huilin Cui & Ximei Cao (2020) The interrelationship between inflammatory cytokines and skeletal muscle decay from the viewpoint of circadian rhythms, Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1782435 Abstract Circadian rhythms affect a variety of physiological processes. Disruption of circadian rhythms causes many diseases, most of which are associated with inflammation. Disruption...
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27
Apr

Heavy screen users are the heaviest among 10,000 children

April 27, 2020
Engberg, E., Figueiredo, R.A.O., Rounge, T.B. et al. Heavy screen users are the heaviest among 10,000 children. Sci Rep9, 11158 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-46971-6 Abstract This cross-sectional study examined the associations of recreational screen time (viewing TV programs on any screen-based device and computer use, performed while sitting) with body mass index (BMI) categories and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) tertiles in 10,228...
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19
Nov

The Association of Sleep Disorders, Obesity, and Sleep-Related Hypoxia with Cancer.

November 19, 2019
Curr Top Med Chem. 2019 Nov 17. doi: 10.2174/1568026619666191118110155. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract BACKGROUND: Sleep disorders have emerged as potential cancer risk factors. OBJECTIVE: This review discusses the relationships between sleep, obesity, and breathing disorders with concomitant risks of developing cancer. RESULTS: Sleep disorders result in an abnormal expression of clock genes, decreased immunity,...
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19
Nov

Holland Aims to Bring Back Its Starry Nights

November 19, 2019,
Source: https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/11/dark-sky-night-stars-netherlands-light-pollution-map-nacht/601846/?fbclid=IwAR0iykJlcWMe24n1bRZexY9j61Qvcs8LntAOsfOYPQkKu070D77kzbebcE0 Campaigners want government agencies and companies to turn off the lights so citizens can rediscover the beauty of darkness. SOPHIE KNIGHT NOVEMBER 18, 2019 AMSTERDAM—As winter creeps across the Northern Hemisphere and daylight hours dwindle, it can be hard to appreciate the long, dark nights. But in the Netherlands, there’s a national campaign to...
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19
Oct

Super Dads – Prof. Paul Héroux

October 19, 2018
18th October 2018 Prof. Paul Héroux is Professor of Toxicology and Health Effects of Electromagnetism at the McGill University. Faculty of Medicine (Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center and InVitroPlus Laboratory). His area of expertise: General toxicology, in vitro toxicology of metals. Health effects of electricity and electromagnetic fields. His department website: http://www.invitroplus.mcgill.ca/  Available...
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07
Sep

Switzerland: Note Issued by the Child and Youth Health Service of Geneva on the Health Risks of Use of Digital Technology

September 7, 2017
07 September 2017 On July 2017, the Child and Youth Service of the Department of Public Instruction, Geneva canton, issued a note on the risks of digital technology to health which must be transmitted to all teachers at the start of the school year. The Service reminds us that screens also affect sleep and eyesight,...
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