Night shift workers face greater risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes and cancer when they deviate from regular eating patterns. University of Queensland researchers have discovered that disrupted circadian rhythms affect the liver's protein release, which is linked to meal timing. More than one million Australians work night shifts, experiencing sleep disruption and health challenges from irregular eating and caffeine consumption during overnight hours.

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Night shift eating patterns linked to disease risk

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