Working unconventional hours disrupts the body’s internal clock, which in turn affects the immune system and increases people ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some studies have suggested that working the night shift may raise a pregnant woman's risks of preterm labor or having an underweight baby. But a new review says that if ...

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 ...

We discuss in depth how night shifts can increase your risk of heart disease and what tips can you follow to reduce your risk ...

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 ...

Kimberly Hicks balances a demanding nursing job with raising three young children. Her 12-hour shifts often leave her feeling guilty for missing time with her kids. Despite the challenges, Hicks ...