I have always thought it ironic that the sleep medicine field recognizes the challenge of getting good sleep and functioning well, because a grueling schedule involving working over-night is inherent ...

I remember my first week of night shifts – I’d pack what I thought were “healthy” meals, only to find myself face-first in a bag of chips at 3 AM, wondering why I had zero willpower. Turns out, it ...

Night shift workers who took melatonin supplements before sleeping during the day showed signs of improved DNA repair, according to a new randomized controlled trial published in Occupational & ...

For many, working at night is part of their daily routine. Doctors, nurses, factory workers, security guards, and call centre staff often keep cities running while others sleep. But science is now ...

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 ...