Recent news on Melatonin

Is Viagra the answer to jet lag?  -  25 May 2007
Times Online,Viagra follows melatonin, the manipulation of light and dark with strong antiSAD (seasonal affective disorder) lights and lined curtains, heavy doses of

Earth Talk  -  May 23, 2007
Richmond.com,Researchers have found that exposure to bright nocturnal light can decrease the human body’s production of melatonin, a hormone secreted at night that

Jet lag: How to make the best of a bad situation  -  May 23, 2007
International Herald Tribune,Or using melatonin at confusing times for days before and after the trip, or the acupressure technique of the Jet Lag Eliminator, which involves massaging

Viagra Makes It Happen...With Jet Lag As Well  -  May 22, 2007
News Locale,However he said their study was another possible cure for jet lag because Viagra exerted the same effects as melatonin, which is used to treat jet lag.

Whiskey! Wine! Melatonin! Stills' tour diary revealed  -  May 11, 2007
Drowned In Sound,...drink like fools, drop the requisite melatonin pill, with or without a Xanax, crash at midnight, sleep 10 hours, wake up refreshed and ready),

Melatonin, Sleep, and ADHD  -  May 1, 2007
AAP Grand Rounds (subscription),Researchers from multiple institutions in the Netherlands collaborated to investigate whether treatment with melatonin could improve objective and

Take Melatonin And High Blood Pressure Will Disappear... Or Will ...  -  May 5, 2007
Business Portal 24 (press release),Does a study carried out in 2004 prove a link between melatonin and high blood pressure relief? High blood pressure is becoming a more prevalent health risk

Viagra helps jet-lagged hamsters, maybe humans, too: study  -  May 21, 2007
Channel News Asia,Mammals, such as humans and hamsters, regulate their circadian rhythms by releasing chemicals in the brain, such as melatonin. However, repeated injections

Circadin® (prolonged-release Melatonin) For Primary Insomnia ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Circadin is a prolonged-release melatonin formulation. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland and is structurally related

Humans should try to increase melatonin consumption through food  -  Apr 26, 2007
News-Medical.net,Melatonin can be found in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables, like onions, cherries and bananas, and in cereals like corn, oats and rice,

Brights Lights, Big City  -  May 20, 2007
Political Affairs Magazine,Researchers have found that exposure to bright nocturnal light can decrease the human body’s production of melatonin, a hormone secreted at night that

Melatonin delays aging process  -  Apr 28, 2007
Freshinfo,Researchers at the University of Granada's Institute of Biotechnology have concluded that the consumption of melatonin – a natural substance produced in

High Melatonin Content Can Help Delay Aging  -  Apr 25, 2007
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In Praise of the Nutty Tart  -  May 18, 2007
The Santa Barbara Independent,The hottest news in nutrition — at least in my book — is that tart cherries are one of the only food sources for melatonin, the hormone our brains naturally

Anemia In Children May Be Reduced By Extending Maternal Attachment  -  May 15, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),De Paco Matallana also analyzed the melatonin concentration (one of the strongest and most currently studied antioxidants), finding differences between the

The pineal gland sets the clock  -  Apr 29, 2007
North County Times,It helps regulate our sleep patterns by secreting a chemical known as melatonin. Although other organs play a role in what's called circadian (daily) rhythm

Insomnia - Three Ways Get A Peaceful Night's Sleep  -  May 16, 2007
Market-Day.net,This is partly because of the decrease in the natural hormone, melatonin which regulates the body's circadian rhythms. It’s the circadian rhythms which in

How to sleep like a Martian baby  -  May 15, 2007
ABC Online,The researchers took blood from these volunteers every hour and found those people with the shorter internal clock released the sleep hormone melatonin four

Mars experiment might help Earthling insomniacs  -  May 15, 2007
CNNThey took blood from these volunteers every hour and found those people with the shorter internal clock released the sleep hormone melatonin four to five

RED WINE CAN KEEP YOU YOUNG  -  Apr 27, 2007
Glasgow Daily Record,..."We discovered that a daily dose of melatonin from the age of 40 does not just neutralise the signs of ageing, but also increases longevity."

Mars study could help insomniacs on Earth  -  May 14, 2007
MSNBCThey took blood from these volunteers every hour and found that people with the shorter internal clock released the sleep hormone melatonin four to five

Eat To Live: Unraveling the food code  -  Apr 25, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Melatonin, produced naturally by the body, regulates our cycles of sleep and wakefulness, magically inducing sleepiness when it gets dark and we're watching

Eat To Live: Unraveling the food code  -  Apr 25, 2007
Earthtimes.orgMelatonin, produced naturally by the body, regulates our cycles of sleep and wakefulness, magically inducing sleepiness when it gets dark and we are

FDA approves new Parkinson's treatment  -  May 10, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Jefferson Researchers Show Melatonin's Potential Benefits In Preventing Parkinson's Damage (October 25, 1999) -- Melatonin could be a key to someday

Honestly, this is nothing short of miraculous  -  May 16, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Apple cider's a miracle, melatonin's a miracle, whole grains are miracles, water is a miracle — that one, we'll buy. And you can choose for yourself what to

Shift work has pluses, minuses  -  May 7, 2007
Great Falls Tribune,Melatonin production, which affects alertness, is also impacted by shift work. When light hits the back of the retina, the production of melatonin decreases

The 'Oprah' of hotel chains  -  May 16, 2007
USA TodayDaily tips range from Hallmark-y homilies ("be generous") to the medically-based suggestion to increase sleep-inducing melatonin by gradually dimming lights

Antioxidants and Chemotherapy  -  May 22, 2007
Cancer Monthly,A number of studies showed that patients who used melatonin supplements had consistently better chemotherapeutic responses, significantly fewer side effects

Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Summary of Positive ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The active substance of Circadin is melatonin, a hypnotic sleep regulating medicinal product, (ATC code: N05 CM17). Endogenous melatonin is a physiological

Searching for Sleep and Decent Clothing  -  Apr 30, 2007
New York Times,I now take eight milligrams of melatonin about 11 pm local time or on board after being in flight for a couple of hours. With the sleep mask, some earplugs

Television and health  -  Apr 26, 2007
Jamaica Gleaner,Light from televisions suppresses production of the key hormone melatonin. Lowered immune system. Reduced melatonin may increase the chance of mutations in

SCIENCE BRIEFS  -  May 13, 2007
Dallas Morning News (subscription),The researchers measured only some aspects of the body's daily rhythm, including core body temperature and melatonin levels. They still don't know whether

Novartis/Servier: Meta-analysis confirms antidepressant efficacy  -  May 24, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business Review...'Content Agomelatine is an oral melatonin MT1 and MT2 agonist and 5-HT2B and 5-HT2C antagonist being developed as a once daily treatment for major

Cheery News for Cherry Fans  -  Apr 30, 2007
Associated Content,They said the melatonin compound in the fruit will act to delay cell damage and prolong cell life. However, some say there's nothing all that special about

Cortisol production mystery partly solved  -  Apr 25, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Insight gained into melatonin production (April 2, 2007) -- A South Korean research team has determined how the production of the hormone melatonin is

Watching too much TV poses 15 health risks to children  -  Apr 26, 2007
Televisionpoint.com,Meanwhile, the light from sets can suppress the key hormone melatonin, raising the risk of cell DNA mutations, which can cause cancer.

Magic and the Milky Way in Antarctica  -  May 2, 2007
Economic Times,As part of an experiment, she sat in front of a bright light for half an hour every morning which was designed to affect her melatonin levels and make her

Gene explains why people are night owls  -  Apr 27, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,..."We reset our body calendar every summer, when increased light inhibits the production of melatonin. This could explain why sunshine makes us feel happier.

Humans should try to increase melatonin consumption through food  -  26 Apr 2007
News-Medical.net,Melatonin can be found in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables, like onions, cherries and bananas, and in cereals like corn, oats and rice,

Watching too much TV poses 15 health risks to children  -  26 Apr 2007
Televisionpoint.com,Meanwhile, the light from sets can suppress the key hormone melatonin, raising the risk of cell DNA mutations, which can cause cancer.

Cortisol production mystery partly solved  -  26 Apr 2007
Science Daily (press release)Insight gained into melatonin production (April 2, 2007) -- A South Korean research team has determined how the production of the hormone melatonin is

The A to Z of sleep  -  26 Apr 2007
The South African Star (subscription),It is an effect of the light that regulates production of melatonin, a hormone made in the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin is secreted at night and in

Eat To Live: Unraveling the food code  -  Apr 25, 2007
Earthtimes.orgMelatonin, produced naturally by the body, regulates our cycles of sleep and wakefulness, magically inducing sleepiness when it gets dark and we are

Student pitches light therapy to halt fatigue  -  Apr 25, 2007
AirForceTimes.com,Her research last summer suggests that light therapy can limit melatonin production and therefore reduce fatigue. Melatonin is a hormone that aids sleep.

ELECTRIC BLANKET CANCER WARNING  -  Apr 24, 2007
Glasgow Daily Record,One theory is exposure to electromagnetic radiation cuts production of a hormone called melatonin. This is produced in the brain to regulate the body's

Nibbles: Breast-feeding won’t prevent obesity  -  Apr 24, 2007
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News,Spanish researchers have found that consuming foods containing melatonin, a natural substance found in many types of food, can slow aging in mice.

Children to have TV rationed?  -  Apr 24, 2007
Sommerset County Gazette,More recently a report published by Dr Sigman earlier this year says watching TV suppresses the production of the hormone melatonin, which has important

Expert: Prescribe TV dosage for children  -  Apr 23, 2007
Caribbean360.com,Light from televisions suppresses production of the key hormone melatonin; . Lowered immune system. Reduced melatonin may increase the chance of mutations

To Sleep, Perchance To Dream: New Insight Into Melatonin Production  -  Apr 5, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),In the April 1 issue of G&D, a Korean research team led by Dr. Kyong-Tai Kim (Pohang University) describes how melatonin production is coordinated with the

Insight Gained Into Melatonin Production  -  Apr 2, 2007
Post ChronicleA South Korean research team has determined how the production of the hormone melatonin is coordinated with the body's natural sleep/wake cycles.

Insight gained into melatonin production  -  Apr 2, 2007
Monsters and Critics.com,POHANG, South Korea (UPI) -- A South Korean research team has determined how the production of the hormone melatonin is coordinated with the body`s natural

One shut-eye is for the birds  -  Apr 23, 2007
Newsday,Melatonin is synthesized in the brain's pineal gland. But it's also manufactured by the eyes themselves, in the retina. Darkness triggers its production;

Brain has 'annual biological clock'  -  Apr 23, 2007
Channel 4 News,Dr Lincoln said we reset our body clock every summer when increased light inhibits the production of melatonin. "This could partly explain why the arrival

Brain's clock is key to putting on weight  -  Apr 22, 2007
Scotsman,Dr Lincoln said we reset our body clock every summer when increased light inhibits the production of melatonin. He added: "Since the cells that co-ordinate

Why seasons can affect state of mind  -  Apr 22, 2007
The Herald,..."Interestingly, we re-set our body calendar every summer, when increased light inhibits the production of melatonin. "This could partly explain why the

SCIENTISTS SHED LIGHT ON SUNSHINE LOVE  -  Apr 21, 2007
UK Express,Melatonin – otherwise known as the sleep hormone – is produced in our brains when it is dark, prompting our bodies to rest. With the shorter days,

Hot tip: Stay fresh, relaxed when flying  -  Apr 22, 2007
Eagle Tribune,...r Try melatonin, a natural sleep aid, with a cup of herbal tea to help you rest during the flight and reduce jet lag afterward.

Foods that help you sleep: Does warm milk really work?  -  Apr 19, 2007
MayoClinic.comDairy foods are a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that your body converts to melatonin and serotonin — both of which are thought to induce sleep.

Korean Scientists Solve Sleep Mystery  -  Apr 1, 2007
Chosun Ilbo,It's because a hormone, melatonin, is secreted more at night than during the daytime. That leads to another question: How does the human body know when it's

Sleep deeply with herbs  -  Mar 28, 2007
Nigerian Tribune,Melatonin is a popular remedy to help people fall asleep when the sleep/wake cycle has been disturbed, such as in shift workers or people with jet lag.

Your health questions answered  -  Apr 10, 2007
Independent,Q. Many of my friends and colleagues, when on holiday, buy "over the counter" medicines not available in the UK - mainly Tylenol and melatonin.

Quieting Ringing Ears  -  Apr 9, 2007
ABC30.com,..."I would definitely think that patients with tinnitus who are having problems sleeping should consider melatonin," Dr. Piccirillo tells Ivanhoe.

Scientists Close to Controlling Sleeping Pattern  -  Apr 1, 2007
Korea Times,...``We’ve discovered the interaction between a protein and an enzyme, which combine forces to regulate human sleep through controlling melatonin production,’’

Natrol Launches New Advanced Time-Release Products  -  Mar 29, 2007
NPIcenter (press release),Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, aids in regulating circadian rhythms. Produced in the brain, Melatonin is released in response to light changes,

Travel briefs  -  Apr 8, 2007
Arizona Daily Star,According to Dr. Russel Reiter, a nutrition researcher and one of the world's authorities on melatonin, cherries might help fight jet lag.

Jet lag linked to mood disorders in frequent travellers  -  Mar 29, 2007
CBC Manitoba,Exercising and using stimulants such as caffeine to stay alert during the day is also suggested, but the study's authors cautioned against taking melatonin

Several New Treatments Tried To Stop Tinnitus  -  Mar 29, 2007
WFtv.com,..."I would definitely think that patients with tinnitus who are having problems sleeping should consider melatonin," said Dr. Piccirillo.

Quieting ringing ears... - 2007-03-28  -  Mar 27, 2007
exduco.net,A new study shows melatonin lessens the ringing and significantly improves sleep. "I would definitely think that patients with tinnitus who are having

Criss-crossing time zones hard on body  -  Apr 2, 2007
ABC Online,Melatonin is secreted during sleep and has been implicated in jet lag, but Waterhouse and colleagues don't advise using melatonin until more research is

Frequent flying can be hard on the body  -  Apr 1, 2007
Independent Online,The jury is still out on the value of taking the hormone melatonin to curb jet lag, the authors say. Melatonin is secreted during sleep and has been

Shift workers face battle with unsteady schedules and lives  -  Apr 2, 2007
Asbury Park Press,Melatonin production, which affects alertness, is impacted by shift work. When light hits the back of the retina, the production of melatonin decreases and

Air crew face serious health hazards  -  Mar 29, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,This in turn is influenced by the natural hormone melatonin, which is usually secreted during sleep. Light entering the eyes helps determine the effect of

My long journey into night  -  Mar 30, 2007
Penn Live,The one I have found to be the most effective is melatonin. (Please keep in mind that people are very different, and you will have to do some experimenting

Quieting Ringing Ears  -  Mar 29, 2007
WFtv.com,He studied the drug melatonin to help people with tinnitus improve their sleep. Patients taking one pill a night not only experienced improved sleep,

Junior Year Insomnia  -  Apr 3, 2007
Youth Radio,The study found that production of sleep-inducing melatonin decreases as puberty hits. The problem is I can’t walk into class late and blame my tardiness on

Depression Recovery Program taking shape in Richland County  -  Mar 31, 2007
Sidney Herald Leader,..."Many people don't know that the hours before midnight are critical to the development of melatonin," Ruth Fish said. She also pointed out that according to

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