Supportive workplaces key to retaining experienced NHS nurses, study finds
A new large-scale survey of NHS nurses by the University of Southampton and the University of Portsmouth has revealed what matters most to them.
Aug 12, 2026
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Mental health programs alone won't fix psychological injury among public safety workers
A recent Ontario Coroner's Review documented 34 deaths by suicide among correctional workers over the past 15 years, with 17 of those deaths occurring since 2020.
Jul 20, 2026
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Being obese can make you more likely to be unemployed
The effect of obesity on unemployment is more than twice as large as previously thought, finds a UK Biobank study of genetic evidence.
Jul 17, 2026
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Hybrid work improves the work experience—particularly for women
The transition to hybrid work has improved the psychosocial work environment among white-collar employees, according to new research from Umeå University. Positive effects include more accessible leadership, greater autonomy ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Physicians pay price for parental leave: Increasing workload in early pregnancy, returning soon after childbirth
Physicians experiencing pregnancy often maintained or increased their workload in the first and second trimesters, then reduced it in the third, according to a new research study from ICES and Unity Health Toronto. The study ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Adult children's unemployment associated with depression risk of older parents in India
Older adults in India have an almost 12% higher risk of depression when their adult children are unemployed. A new study from Umeå University shows that unemployment among younger generations increases the risk of poor mental ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Expert warning over hidden health effects of US trade tariffs
Greater attention must be paid to both the direct and indirect health effects of trade tariffs including access to medicines, food costs, and employment conditions, say researchers. The U.S. government's assertive use of ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Medicaid work requirements have not boosted insurance coverage or employment, study finds
The introduction of work requirements for certain adults enrolled in the US health insurance program Medicaid has so far failed to boost insurance coverage or employment rates, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Sep 30, 2025
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Low labor market participation may early sign of dementia up to 10 years before diagnosis
A new study from Finland shows that low labor market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an early indicator of dementia already years before the first evident symptoms occur. The study also identified ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Burnout still high for Veterans Health Administration health care workers
Burnout remains above prepandemic levels for health care workers at the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA), according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 28, 2025
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