- Advertisement -NEW DELHI– Young adults working night shifts face a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones, according to a large study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Researchers found that shift workers overall had a 15 percent greater chance of kidney stone events, with the risk most pronounced among younger employees and those in less physically demanding jobs. Kidney stone formation is linked to multiple lifestyle and biological factors, including body mass index (BMI), hydration, smoking, and sleep. Kidney stone disease, which affects between 1 and 13 percent of people worldwide, is preventable but carries long-term risks, including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and renal failure. The study adds to growing evidence that nontraditional work schedules can have serious and lasting health consequences, reinforcing calls for preventive measures and lifestyle adjustments among night shift workers.