Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) damage the heart and blood vessels and are associated with other life-threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes. It is one of the leading causes of death in ...

Many employees work all kinds of unusual shifts, often sleeping during the day and eating at night, putting them at risk for heart disease. But researchers in Boston have found that the timing of ...

As the streets grow quiet and the world falls asleep, some people continue their daily grind: Hospitals buzz with nurses on rounds, highways roar with truckers speeding by, and call centers hum with ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered that eating only during daylight hours may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for night shift workers. A clinical trial led by Professor Frank Scheer at Brigham and ...

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 ...