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 ...

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.

Although many people cringe at the idea of waking up early for work, researchers deem morning shifts are better for employees compared to working at night. A study published in Plos One journal ...

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic ...

A number of UAE residents face an issue called ‘shift work disorder’ that stems from working irregular hours or night shifts. This is according to a sleep expert, who says this condition requires more ...

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 ...

The impact of working irregular shifts correlates with injuries and increased safety risks. Regardless of the job, following an unstructured employment schedule may cause more injuries and mishaps due ...

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 ...