India, April 17 -- The modern workforce increasingly relies on night shift schedules, especially in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. While these schedules support a 24-hour global economy, they often come at a high biological cost.
Thyroid disorders are among the most prevalent endocrine diseases, affecting an estimated 200 million people globally and are five to ten times more common in women compared to men.
The human body is governed by a circadian rhythm, an internal clock that regulates sleep, metabolism, and hormone secretion. Night shift work may disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm, significantly affecting endocrine function, particularly the thyroid gland. The thyroid operates through ...