Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say

Research, experience point to cancer link and other risks, suggesting standard time would be better year-round choice.

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 5, 2022 • ~7 min

Brigham and Women’s finds doctors sleep more when hours are cut

In a multiyear randomized clinical trial, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that senior resident physicians who work no more than 16 consecutive hours get an average of 8 percent more sleep than those who work extended-duration shifts of 24 hours or more.

Haley Bridger • harvard
May 20, 2019 • ~4 min

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