Author: lpeeples
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Night shifts are deadly, not just inconvenient
Shift work, especially overnight and rotating schedules, is a major biological stressor
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Data is not enough: from Covid to measles, America must relearn risk communication
The confusion over hantavirus and Ebola is a reminder that we must do better at explaining how to respond to an outbreak
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The surprising science behind red-light therapy — and how it really works
People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology.
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What’s the science behind acupuncture?
Recent studies offer insights into how the ancient technique works, while newer approaches are bolstering acupuncture with insights from Western medicine.
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Holiday lights are getting brighter—and messing with our sleep
Researchers say that choosing better bulbs and being intentional about where you place them can make a real difference.
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Dim days, bright nights: a hidden cruelty of Ice detention
Tens of thousands of people held across the US amid Trump’s immigration crackdown could face an insidious hazard: broken internal clocks
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How to How to get the best night’s sleep: what the science says
Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals how important your body’s internal clock is to blissful slumber.
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Stress is wrecking your health: how can science help?
Better stress assessment and tailored interventions could give clinicians the tools they need to fend off lasting damage.
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The new science of menopause
Researchers are exploring how to prolong ovarian life and revisiting hormone replacement therapy — a once routine treatment that has fallen out of favour.
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The daylight savings debate misses the point: let’s make work hours flexible
Trump and others have called for an end to clock changes. But our body clocks are all different – and ignoring them takes a toll