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Drinking to unwind after work may make firefighters’ sleep worse—and vice versa
A new study of 120 firefighters conducted by researchers at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences found that alcohol use and poor sleep create a reinforcing cycle—each making the other worse.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 242 min read


The body clock and the bedside: A nurse scientist investigates shiftwork
Doctoral candidate Kathryn McAuliffe studies how shift work disrupts the body's internal clock—and whether that disruption drives nurses to quit.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 22 min read


Mixing cannabis with alcohol and tobacco takes a toll on sleep
New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences finds individuals who use cannabis, alcohol and tobacco report significantly worse sleep quality, more insomnia, and greater daytime sleepiness than those who use cannabis alone.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 272 min read


Breakfast timing may be a simple tool for managing gestational diabetes
New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and Oregon Health and Science University suggests that earlier breakfasts may be better for managing glucose in pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 12 min read
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