Bhopal AIIMS Research: Night Shifts, Irregular Sleep Linked to Cancer Risk

• Bhopal AIIMS research reveals a strong link between disturbed sleep patterns and serious illnesses like cancer.
• Professor Ashok Kumar's study highlights how prolonged sleep disruption affects the body's biological clock, hormone balance, immune system, and cell repair.
• Irregular routines and insufficient sleep lead to decreased melatonin levels, a hormone crucial for preventing cancer cell growth.
• The research, published in 'Sleep Medicine Reviews', indicates that night shifts and late-night wakefulness weaken immunity, fostering cancer cell growth.
• Adopting regular sleep, timely meals, and a balanced lifestyle can significantly reduce cancer risk, emphasizing lifestyle over just medication.

Why It Matters: Bhopal AIIMS research links night shifts and irregular sleep to increased cancer risk due to weakened immunity.