Melatonin

Jetlag drug can prevent painful side-effects of cancer medication, chemotherapy

The study showed that melatonin given prior to chemotherapy limited the damaging effect on nerve cells and the development of pain symptoms.

Sep 16, 2017, 14:28 PM IST

Have sleep problems? Drink a glass of milk taken from cows at night!

According to researchers, milk collected during night time has high amounts of tryptophan and melatonin, supplements proven to aid sleep and reduce anxiety.

Dec 16, 2015, 19:40 PM IST

Short winter days make women aggressive?

 The hormone called melatonin acts directly on the adrenal glands in females to trigger a “seasonal aggression switch” from hormones in the gonads to hormones in the adrenal glands.

Nov 18, 2015, 17:49 PM IST

Why people with common genetic mutation may be more at diabetes risk

A new study has shed new light on why people who carry a common genetic mutation may be more at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Oct 07, 2015, 10:40 AM IST

Coffee at night can disrupt sleep: Study

A double espresso three hours before bedtime can induce a 40-minute time delay in your body's internal clock, making it harder to go to sleep on time and more challenging to wake up in the morning, scientists have shown for the first time.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:46 PM IST