With previous evidence suggesting that melatonin may have a role in glucose metabolism, researchers have found an independent association between decreased secretion of melatonin and an increased risk ...

Often referred to as the ‘sleep’ hormone, melatonin is central to your body’s sleep-wake cycle. Levels rise gently throughout the evening and peak during hours of darkness, regulating the timing of ...

“Our findings indicate that disruptions in melatonin secretion may contribute to the difficulties children with ADHD face in maintaining regular sleep patterns,” said lead and corresponding author ...

Hamamatsu, Japan – A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, in collaboration with several international institutions, has unveiled a critical link ...

Alterations in the circadian control of melatonin secretion may be related to the development of mood disruption in women with premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD), according to the findings of a ...

Eating dinner close to bedtime when endogenous melatonin levels are high is associated with decreased insulin secretion and decreased glucose tolerance, which increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. And ...

A Brazilian study published in the Journal of Pineal Research describes a group of genes potentially regulated by the hormone melatonin in some types of cancer, especially breast cancer. According to ...

While the discovery of artificial light certainly has made us a more productive and efficient society, there is a dark side to light that many high achievers would do well to consider. According to ...