Life on Earth is subjected to a 24-hour day/night cycle. Circadian systems evolved such that our physiology is synchronous with this cycle – mammals sleep during the day or night. Molecular circadian ...

Only four weeks of shift work-like patterns in female mice are enough to disrupt their biological clock and reduce fertility, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of ...

Research by the University of Southampton has found nurses value both choice and consistency in their shift patterns to help balance work with commitments in their home life. Providing a good ...

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 ...

Night shift work is essential for many industries, but it comes with significant health risks. By understanding these risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, night shift workers can ...

Shift work has increasingly become a studied topic due to its threat to the physical health and mental well-being of shift workers. Firefighter shift work comprises long hours often combined with ...

Working night shifts disrupts the body's natural clock. This can lead to serious heart problems. Research shows links to higher blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. Irregular sleep and ...