7 Shocking Facts About Sleep
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7 Shocking Facts About Sleep

 

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3. Big-C Shifts

There's a link between those who work night shifts and breast cancer; researchers say they think it's because melatonin is suppressed, which is necessary for protection against some cancers. "Shift work that involves circadian disruption" is officially listed as a probable carcinogen.

Source: World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer

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