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Paid sick leave can function as disease prevention

Home service workers—those who provide care, inspections, or repairs inside private homes—can often lack paid sick leave, making illness a direct financial risk. New research from George Mason University College of Public ...

Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality

Pink noise—often used to promote sleep—may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery. In contrast, earplugs were found to be significantly more effective in protecting sleep against traffic noise, ...

Health threat of global plastics projected to soar

The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.

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 ...

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