Train and bus drivers, doctors and carers, employees in companies where machines run around the clock: In many industries, people work in shifts. Some start early in the morning, or at midday. Others ...

The impact of circadian disruption on muscle health and aging has been uncovered. A research team at King’s College London (UK) has uncovered the intrinsic and extrinsic effects that circadian ...

Working the night shift, or any schedule outside of a standard 9–to–5, can lead to shift-work sleep disorder (SWSD). SWSD occurs when your sleep-wake patterns don't align with your internal clock ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

A study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that, when it comes to cardiovascular health, food timing could be a bigger risk factor than sleep timing. Numerous studies have shown that ...

Folks who work a night shift are at greater risk for kidney stones, new research shows. Shift workers have a 15% to 22% higher risk of kidney stones, particularly if they're younger or work a desk job ...

For many, working at night is part of their daily routine. Doctors, nurses, factory workers, security guards, and call centre staff often keep cities running while others sleep. But science is now ...

Eating only during the day could help people who work in shifts, such as healthcare workers, avoid the health risks that are linked to shift work, a report shows. The findings were published Tuesday ...

Melatonin supplementation may help offset the DNA damage associated with night shift work by boosting the body's ability to repair it, suggest the findings of a small clinical trial published online ...