A soot-caked helmet and grimy turnout gear have long been symbols of grit and experience among American firefighters. Yet exposure to contaminated equipment can increase the risk of cancer. Now, attitudes toward protective ...
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New research from UTHealth Houston found firefighters experience measurable biological changes in their blood and urine within 24 hours of fighting a fire—changes that may help identify early cancer risk, the leading cause ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country's biggest blazes.
Aug 23, 2026
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It's 4 a.m., you've finally drifted off, and then the phone rings. It's work calling. You have to go in. The right to disconnect from work has been protected by law in Australia since 2024. This means most employees can refuse ...
Aug 21, 2026
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What jobs are most associated with deaths from radiation-related cancer? Surprisingly, the answer is cabin crew and pilots—ahead of nuclear technologists, whose work involves handling radioactive materials used in medical ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Healthy sleep patterns in midlife are linked to longer working life expectancy, findings from a large study of working-age men and women suggest. The study was published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
Aug 18, 2026
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University of Missouri researchers have found that a simple scheduling change can improve the health and well-being of physicians working overnight shifts.
Aug 17, 2026
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Of more than 500 occupations in the United States, flight attendants and pilots have the highest and second-highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths, a new study has found.
Aug 17, 2026
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Deep-sea divers must be careful to prevent decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," when ascending from the high-pressure depths of the ocean. Failing to do so can result in anything from muscle cramps and skin ...
A new report documenting California's rapidly growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers underscores the urgent need for a national effort focused on stronger surveillance, earlier diagnosis and policy interventions ...
Aug 13, 2026
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