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Body Clock Drug Could Cure Depression, Jet Lag, Obesity

Nick McMaster — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:11:00 CDT

Scientists have developed a drug that can manipulate the body clocks of mice—opening up the possibilities of treating such wide-ranging disorders as jet lag, manic depression, and obesity. The drug, developed by a team of British and American scientists, can adjust the circadian rhythms of mice by altering a...

New Drug Promises Better Sleep for the Jet-Lagged

Rebecca Smith Hurd — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:32:19 CST

A 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...

Jet Lag Pill Can Reboot Biological Clock

Ambreen Ali — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:21:47 CST

A 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...

To Beat Jet Lag, Skip Airline Food

Peter Fearon — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:05:03 CDT

Jet 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...

From Night Owl to Early Bird?

Katherine Thompson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:05:00 CST

For 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...

Boeing 787 Debuts 7/08/07

Caroline Miller — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:51:00 CDT

Boeing 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...