Melatonin is often called the “sleep hormone” because it helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. It is produced by the pineal gland ...

Researchers found that when subjects slept during the day and were active at night, it had a negative impact on markers for ...

Why shift work is classified as a probable carcinogen - and what Dr. Kirk Parsley wants every night shift worker to understand.

Shift work, as an epidemiological risk factor, is recognised to be associated with sleep disorders, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes mellitus.5 Additionally, adverse effects presumably ...

The focus on night shift workers with obesity/overweight is undoubtedly another strength based on the high proportion, 13%–27% of the workforce, in night shift work roles and their increased risk of ...

A major UK study finds women working night shifts are up to 50 per cent more likely to develop severe asthma, unlike men raising alarm over hidden health risks linked to disrupted body clocks.

A UK study reveals a health concern. Women working night shifts face a higher risk of asthma. The research, involving over 270,000 people, highlights this gender-specific link. Researchers at the ...

We discovered that permanent night shift work was associated with a notably higher likelihood of moderate to severe asthma in women.” The study analyzed health data from 274,541 working adults. Among ...

I recently asked Mary if I could stay at her house (just overnight) and explained I wouldn’t mind sleeping on the sofa. She said she couldn’t have me for even one night because she has a small ...

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research.

Women who only work night shifts are around 50% more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who only work in the daytime. But the risk of asthma in men did not alter ...