AIIMS Research Links Night Shifts, Irregular Sleep to Increased Cancer Risk

• Bhopal AIIMS research by Dr. Ashok Kumar reveals a strong connection between disturbed sleep patterns and serious diseases like cancer.
• Irregular routines and night shifts disrupt the body's biological clock, affecting hormone balance, immune system, and cell repair.
• Lower melatonin levels due to insufficient sleep can reduce the body's ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.
• The research, published in 'Journal Sleep Medicine Reviews', highlights that a weakened immune system from irregular sleep allows cancer cells to grow.
• Adopting regular sleep, timely meals, and a balanced lifestyle are crucial steps to reduce cancer risk, as per AIIMS findings.

Why It Matters: Bhopal AIIMS warns that night shifts and irregular sleep significantly increase cancer risk by disrupting body functions.