Nation Apr 10 Ditch the switch? Senators debate future of daylight saving time By William Brangham, Ian Couzens, Doug Adams
Economy Mar 08 Daylight saving time causes lower productivity and higher health care costs, studies say A vast body of research shows that every year, the shift to daylight saving time needlessly exacerbates various health risks, disrupting millions of Americans’ sleep and increasing the likelihood of accidents, health issues and fatal errors. By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation
Health Mar 03 Daylight saving time is coming. Here’s how springing forward could affect your health Studies even show an uptick in heart attacks and strokes the first few days after the spring time change. By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press
Health Oct 28 How to prepare for the end of daylight saving time and potential health effects The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's… By Associated Press
Nation Mar 09 How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health, and how to prepare Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Nov 03 Watch 7:32 The history of daylight saving time and its effect on our health By William Brangham, Ian Couzens This weekend, nearly all of us will set our clocks back one hour. It's part of the twice-a-year ritual of alternating between daylight saving time and standard time. William Brangham looks at the history of changing the clock and a… Continue watching
Mar 15 Senate unanimously approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The bipartisan bill approved Tuesday would ensure Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year. But the bill still needs to pass the House and win the signature of President Joe Biden to become law. Continue reading
Mar 11 How daylight saving time poses a host of health concerns, according to a neurologist By Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation By altering the body’s internal clock, ‘springing forward’ may contribute to an increase in heart attacks and strokes. Continue reading
Mar 12 Daylight saving time springs forward this weekend By Associated Press The annual shift comes at 2 a.m. local time Sunday in most of the United States. Continue reading
Nov 04 Is daylight saving time worth the trouble? Research says no By Laura Gant, The Conversation Advocates say daylight saving time saves energy and wins wars. But studies show that injuries and illnesses rise when the clocks change. Continue reading