Computational scientists may have discovered why working the night shift is bad for your health
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Late shifts disrupt the proteins responsible for regulating glucose, a small study has found, which may explain higher rates of diabetes and obesity among certain workers.
Night shift workers are at a higher risk for disorders like diabetes and obesity. Preliminary research from scientists at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory may explain why. The study shows that just a few days on the night shift can impact the body’s ability to regulate glucose.