The mammalian circadian clock is an endogenously regulated oscillator that is synchronized
with solar time and cycle within a 24-h period. The circadian clock exists not only in the …

The timing of food intake is a key cue for circadian rhythms in humans and animals. In
response to food intake, gut hormones called incretin are produced by intestinal …

Background This study aims to investigate the association between sleep quality and
infertility among women and to explore the mediating effects of DNA methylation in this …

The policy proposal by the current Korean government that proposes flexible overtime rules
is causing social controversy. This study has explored the 612 experts' opinions on the …

Decreased male fertility is a growing health problem that requires a better understanding of
molecular events regulating reproductive competence. Here the effects of circadian …

In this final manuscript of the three-part series, the authors address a range of
professionalism issues of imposter syndrome, pregnancy and parental leave, second victim …

Introduction It has been suggested that maternal exposure to constant light during the
gestational period could be considered as a chronic stressor, impairing offspring …

There are distinct sex and gender differences in the pathophysiology, clinical semiology,
therapeutic implications, and complications of sleep disorders. While they are twice as …

Shift work is associated with increased chronic disease risk. Shift work may impact health
behaviours both directly, and indirectly through displacement of sleep, eating and physical …

This thesis examined Sri Lankan healthcare workers to assess the impact of shift work on
their metabolic syndrome risk, associated with their lifestyle and body composition. The …