STAT+: Spring forward forever? Another daylight saving debate arrives in Congress

Congress is revisiting the contentious issue of daylight saving time, with fresh debate over whether to make the seasonal clock change permanent. Advocates argue that ending the biannual time shifts could improve public health by reducing accidents and heart attacks that spike in the weeks following the spring forward adjustment. Opponents worry about the logistical complications and disruption to work and school schedules. This debate highlights the ongoing tension between convenience and public safety, with implications for everything from transportation to energy consumption.