By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jan 15 2026 Analysis of more than 270,000 UK adults shows that working through the night, especially on a long-term basis, is linked to weaker bones and higher fracture risk, highlighting an overlooked occupational health concern. Study: Association between night shift work and risk of osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related pathological fracture . Image credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Frontiers in Public Health examined