Night Shift

Night shifts for women: Maharashtra govt's move evokes mixed responses

Maharashtra government's decision to make changes in the Factories Act, 1948, that will allow women to work in night shifts in factories, has evoked a mixed response from different sections of society.

Maharashtra govt to allow women to work in night shifts

Maharashtra government today decided to make necessary changes in the Factories Act, 1948 to allow women to work in factories in night shifts.

Night shift workers more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

Night shift workers may be more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed.

Working nights ups risk of cardiac arrest

Night shift workers are at the highest risk of heart attacks and strokes because of their unhealthy eating and sleeping habits, a new research has claimed.

Working night shift may increase breast cancer risk

A new study has revealed that women who have worked night shifts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, as compared to their sisters who have worked during the day.

Working night shift may increase breast cancer risk

A new study has revealed that women who have worked night shifts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, as compared to their sisters who have worked during the day.