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 ...

There are many knock-on effects of working nights or early mornings, and often employers could do more to protect staff. But there are small, simple changes that can make all the difference ...

Research shows that night shift work is associated with higher osteoporosis risk, emphasizing the importance of monitoring ...

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 ...

Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running—treating patients, responding to emergencies ...

“Even if we focus on just one mechanism – circadian rhythm disruption – the effects are significant. “Misaligned circadian ...