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 ...

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

Night work keeps hospitals open, factories humming and deliveries moving while most people sleep, but a growing body of research suggests that this schedule may quietly chip away at long‑term health.

MINNEAPOLIS — Irregular night shift work is well known for its potential to cause sleep problems, but a new study suggested it can also be associated with an increased risk of developing migraines.

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

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 ...

Work schedules beyond the traditional eight-hour shift are increasingly common, particularly in emergency response, disaster recovery, and high-demand industries. While extended and unusual shifts ...