There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.

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 ...

Many more people work very early morning shifts than overnight ones, and a large proportion struggle with excessive ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images A new study published in April 2025 has revealed exactly how shift work can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

A recent study highlights how shift work, sleep debt, and night shifts increase the risk of infections among nurses, particularly the common cold. Study: Night work and sleep debt are associated with ...

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 ...