New Study Links Insomnia to Higher Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Washington: A new American study has suggested that insomnia may be associated with an increased risk of several types of cancer among younger women.
The research, conducted between 2021 and 2026, analyzed health data from approximately 19 million individuals in the United States. Of these, around 413,000 people had been diagnosed with insomnia.
The study was carried out jointly by scientists from New Jersey and Louisiana. Researchers found that women under the age of 50 who suffered from insomnia faced a significantly higher risk of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers.
According to the researchers, sleep disturbances may affect the body’s hormonal balance, which could potentially contribute to an increased cancer risk.
The findings also showed that insomnia was associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women.
However, experts emphasized that the study only identifies an association between insomnia and cancer risk and does not prove that insomnia directly causes cancer.
Despite this limitation, the researchers noted that the results highlight the importance of quality sleep and a healthy lifestyle, which may help reduce the risk of cancer and improve overall health in the long term.
