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Study finds no link between working the night shift and an increased risk of cancer

Working the night shift doesn't appear to increase the risk of developing cancer, suggests the findings of a new study of Swedish workers. Recent studies -- and corresponding news headlines -- have found that regularly working the night shift may increase the risk of developing breast, prostate and colon cancers.

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