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Shift workers are at higher risk for kidney stones

Increased risk runs from 15% to 22% for those that work outside of 9-to-5 hours

Night shift workers have the highest risk

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who work a night shift are at greater risk for kidney stones, new research shows.

Shift workers have a 15% to 22% higher risk of kidney stones, particularly if they’re younger or work a desk job, according to a study published today in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings .

The risk was highest, 22%, among people who work a night shift, the study found.

“The findings not only suggest that shift work should be considered as a risk factor for kidney stone events, but also emphasize the need for promoting healthy lifestyles aimed at preventing kidney

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