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Sep 28, 2026

Long COVID persists in 11% of healthcare workers six months after infection, study finds

A study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine found that 11% of healthcare workers continued to experience long COVID symptoms six months after contracting the virus, adding to workforce challenges already strained by burnout and staffing shortages.

Sep 28, 20263 sources

Jul 6, 2026

New Research Links Night Shift Work and Late Sleep Schedules to Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Recent studies show that night owls and shift workers face elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems, with healthcare workers reporting chronic health issues and premature deaths among colleagues working overnight schedules.

Jul 6, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪In the University of Iowa study, 11.3% of healthcare workers reported persistent moderate or severe symptoms at both three and six months post-infection.
▪Hospitals that sold their real estate to a real estate investment trust experienced a significant decrease in fixed asset value and were six times more likely to close or file bankruptcy.
▪The American Medical Association reported that more than four in 10 doctors experienced symptoms of burnout in 2025.

Subtopics

Burnout1 Cardiovascular aging experts1 Chronotypes1 Circadian rhythm & exercise1 Long COVID1 Public health research1 Shift work & circadian disruption1 Sleep & mental health1

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