Permanent DST? Health Risks Revealed | Science News episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 MIN

Permanent DST? Health Risks Revealed | Science News

from Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The House just passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent—no more twice-yearly clock switches, more evening light. But sleep experts warn it could harm health: our bodies are tuned to the sun, and darker winter mornings disrupt our internal clocks, causing “social jet lag.” This mismatch is linked to shorter sleep, diabetes, and heart issues. While convenient, permanent daylight saving may be worse than the current system—many experts prefer permanent standard time, which better aligns with natural rhythms. The real question? How do we live healthiest? More research is urgently needed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ff4bccdea8a357b

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 17, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Permanent DST? Health Risks Revealed | Science News

0:00 1:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! episode published?

This episode was published on July 17, 2026.

Can I download this Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!