Shift work and irregular eating patterns could affect liver function and disrupt its delicate circadian rhythm, University of Queensland researchers have found. Dr. Meltem Weger from UQ's Institute ...

People who work at night have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, a type of heart disease. A new study suggests that a ...

New evidence from more than 266,000 UK adults reveals that working permanent night shifts can disrupt the body’s internal clock, alter gut function, and heighten the risk of irritable bowel syndrome.

The impact of working irregular shifts correlates with injuries and increased safety risks. Regardless of the job, following an unstructured employment schedule may cause more injuries and mishaps due ...

A new study examining the effects of sleep patterns and shift work on the immune system has found that sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections in nurses. Modern ...

A simple question about work hours has highlighted a larger health concern: how modern work schedules silently shape long-term well-being. Dr Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in ...

Researchers have linked shift work to a variety of health and sleep issues. Experts have ideas on how to prevent them. By Eric Berger When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a ...