Read more jet lag stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/4605/jet-lag.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:48:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44440/new-drug-promises-better-sleep-for-the-jet-lagged.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA new drug promises to put an end to jet lag and enable better sleep for travelers, swing-shift crews, and insomniacs, the Economist reports. Tasimelteon works a lot like today's popular but unregulated melatonin supplements, bonding with brain receptors to stimulate melatonin production and REM sleep. The distinction is significant...http://www.newser.com/story/44440/new-drug-promises-better-sleep-for-the-jet-lagged.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 07 Dec 2008 14:32:19 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44198/jet-lag-pill-can-reboot-biological-clock.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA new drug could allow travelers to fly past jet lag without the lingering drowsiness of addictive sedatives, the BBC reports. The drug resets natural sleep rhythms by adjusting the body’s sleep hormone, melatonin, allowing sleep to come sooner and last longer. If approved, Tasimelteon could provide welcome relief to...http://www.newser.com/story/44198/jet-lag-pill-can-reboot-biological-clock.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 15:21:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/28256/to-beat-jet-lag-skip-airline-food.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJet lag can be beaten—if passengers avoid airline food, new research suggests. The timing of meals has a profound effect on the body's internal rhythms, and passengers who go without for a while—keeping the body's "food-related clock" in check—can dodge much of the exhausting effects of jet...http://www.newser.com/story/28256/to-beat-jet-lag-skip-airline-food.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 23 May 2008 7:05:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20670/from-night-owl-to-early-bird.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFor those wide-eyed deep into the night, rising and shining with the early birds might seem like an elusive dream that comes to a jarring end each morning. But for this 5% to 30% of the population, understanding circadian rhythms can benefit their tired eyes more than chugging coffee. The...http://www.newser.com/story/20670/from-night-owl-to-early-bird.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 04 Mar 2008 12:05:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/3958/boeing-787-debuts-70807.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBoeing will unveil its first new plane in 13 years tomorrow, the fuel-efficient, wide-bodied 787 Dreamliner, which pioneers the use of composite materials made of carbon fibers and promises increased passenger comfort. The 787 has already scored a record-breaking 640 orders, representing a comeback for the company, plagued in recent...http://www.newser.com/story/3958/boeing-787-debuts-70807.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 07 Jul 2007 7:51:00 CDT