Can environmental toxins disrupt circadian rhythms – the biological “clock” whose disturbance is linked to chronic inflammation and a host of human disorders? Research showing a link between circadian disruption and plankton that have adapted to road salt pollution puts the question squarely on the table.

Insomnia may have detrimental effects on individuals’ kidney health and their overall survival, according to a study that presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 during October 31­–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Scientists are finding more evidence that commonly prescribed antidepressants aren’t effective in people battling both depression and a chronic medical disease, raising a critical question of whether doctors should enact widespread changes in how they treat millions of depressed citizens.

  Can environmental toxins disrupt circadian rhythms – the biological “clock” whose disturbance is linked to chronic inflammation and a host of human disorders? Research showing a link between circadian disruption and plankton that have adapted to road salt pollution puts the question squarely on the table.

Insomnia may have detrimental effects on individuals’ kidney health and their overall survival, according to a study that presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 during October 31­–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Scientists are finding more evidence that commonly prescribed antidepressants aren’t effective in people battling both depression and a chronic medical disease, raising a critical question of whether doctors should enact widespread changes in how they treat millions of depressed citizens.