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 ...

I have always thought it ironic that the sleep medicine field recognizes the challenge of getting good sleep and functioning well, because a grueling schedule involving working over-night is inherent ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Irregular night shift work is well known for its potential to cause sleep problems, but a new study suggested it can also be associated with an increased risk of developing migraines.

From skipping meals to restless nights, new research exposes how shift schedules lead healthcare workers towards unhealthy habits, and what hospitals can do to help. Study: A qualitative study on ...

Dr. Robert Califf answers the question: 'Avoid Shift Work After A Heart Attack?' — -- Question: Should I avoid shift work after a heart attack? Answer: Some people with heart disease, or their ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A new study shows that night-shift work may lead to breast cancer and identifies the exact ...

As the streets grow quiet and the world falls asleep, some people continue their daily grind: Hospitals buzz with nurses on rounds, highways roar with truckers speeding by, and call centers hum with ...

Unhealthy habits associated with working late or night shifts can induce cancer, the WHO says, and make other health conditions more likely Many people, from drivers to doctors, work in shifts. Some ...