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 ...

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.

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 ...

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and ...

Sleep is a core biological function that cannot be overcome by willpower alone. Shift work is necessary in our 24/7 society yet comes with significant risks ...

* Shift workers have a 15 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones * Night shift work disrupts circadian rhythms contributing to kidney stone //formation * Promoting healthy lifestyle habits ...

People who work at night have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, a type of heart disease. A new study suggests that a higher fiber intake in the diet may help reduce this risk. The study ...