Saturday, November 28, 2009

occupational health

One in Three Cancer Survivors on Unemployment Line

Lingering physical effects of cancer a likely cause, finds study more >>

Health Tip: Save Your Back at Work

Suggestions to minimize back pain more >>

Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health

Study at Home Depot saw big increase in employees working out more >>

Children of U.S. Farmworkers Often Uninsured

Problem is worst among migrant, immigrant families, study finds more >>

Drug Effective for Temporary Sleep Disruptions

Trials of tasimelteon show it could aid shift workers, people affected by jet leg more >>

Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons

Stylists, beauticians may be affected by phthalates in these products, experts say more >>

Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments

Study measured respiratory history of 30,000 RR workers since 1959 more >>

Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart

Study ties work woes to fatal cardiovascular events in men more >>

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own more >>

All Well and Good

A healthy workplace means keeping your employees' minds and bodies happy. more >>

Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers

Study says quality years could be extended with more elder-care funds more >>

Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes

Food, cosmetics or a workplace chemical are often to blame, experts say more >>

Workplace Health Programs Effective Interventions

Study shows help with diet, tobacco use boosted employees' overall fitness more >>

Job, Education May Buffer Against Dementia

Cognitive reserve compensates for brain damage, study says more >>

Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems

Many say lack of rest impairs lessons, study finds more >>

Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death

Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests more >>

Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents

Study confirms health decline in middle-aged adults juggling chores for 2 lives more >>

Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents

Whether it's raking leaves or climbing ladders for repairs, work safe more >>

Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain

Shoulders, neck and back most affected, but group says smart loading could cut stress more >>

Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives

Those displaced more likely to withdraw from clubs, but older workers fare better, study finds more >>

Paid Family Leave Program Goes Mostly Unused

Study finds only 5% of Californians took benefit of nation's 1st such law, passed in 2004 more >>

Safey Triggers, Training Cut Nail Gun Injuries

Study urges more regulation of tools responsible for more than 35,000 ER visits yearly more >>

When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too

Stillbirths, infant deaths caused one in 10 docs to consider giving up practice, survey says more >>

Workshop Helps Parents, Kids Talk About Sex

Lunch break dialogues drew both together to discuss attitudes, health issues more >>

Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure

Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks more >>

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