Circadian system

Know why asthma worsens at night

As many as 75 percent of people with asthma report experiencing worsening asthma severity at night. Many behavioural and environmental factors, including exercise, air temperature, posture, and sleep environment, are known to influence asthma severity.

Sep 07, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

Shift workers at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease

If you work in shifts, you are more prone to heart ailments and diabetes as compared to people who work in regular daytime shifts, says a new study.

Nov 19, 2015, 17:05 PM IST