Scientists have known for some time that throwing off the body's circadian rhythm can negatively affect body chemistry. In fact, workers whose sleep-wake cycles are disrupted by night shifts are more susceptible to chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cancer.
URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120802/Possible-molecular-link-between-circadian-rhythm-disturbances-and-increased-inflammatory-response.aspx
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