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Night shifts may be linked to increased ovarian cancer risk

Working night shifts might increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, indicates research published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Cancer created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gene distinguishes early birds from night owls and helps predict time of death

Many of the body's processes follow a natural daily rhythm or so-called circadian clock. There are certain times of the day when a person is most alert, when blood pressure is highest, and when the heart is most efficient. ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Losing hour over weekend may put heart at risk Monday

(HealthDay) -- Not only do you lose an hour of sleep after the clocks move ahead to daylight saving time this weekend, you may also be at increased risk for a heart attack, an expert warns.

Cardiology created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 1