Shift workers at more risk for irritable bowel syndrome, study says
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 12:07
in Health & Medicine
Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule, according to research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.