When you think of people being exposed to occupational hazards, hairdressers don't come to mind. That may be why regulators often overlook the risks faced by people in this profession. Scientists have uncovered one such risk, ...
Jobs that require pregnant women to bend over could be increasing their risk of miscarriage, a new study says.
Oct 8, 2026
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When female physicians are expecting a child, blanket bans on certain activities—such as surgeries and examinations involving X-rays—are often imposed. This suspension frequently results in a career setback. "For many of ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, operating heavy machinery, carrying out agricultural work and performing repair and maintenance tasks: These are some of the activities that new research associates with poorer health later ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Seaweed piling up on a beach might look harmless, but as it begins to rot, it can release gases that are toxic to people.
Oct 2, 2026
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People with evening chronotypes are 1.7 times as likely as morning chronotypes to retire early and receive a disability pension, according to research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
Sep 29, 2026
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From coal miners and construction crews to engineered stone countertop fabricators and foundry workers, more than 2.2 million U.S. workers inhale fine particles of rock, sand or coal every day on the job. After years of exposure, ...
Sep 24, 2026
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The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health professionals around the world. A new study published in the journal Nursing Inquiry describes violence that nurses and midwives in Latin America endured—not ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Each year, vehicles, machinery, environmental hazards and other incidents cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities. A thorough understanding ...
Sep 22, 2026
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There are substantial health hazards to working with engineered stone countertops, as an article on silicosis, a disease caused by inhaling silica crystals, illustrates in a study appearing in the Canadian Medical Association ...
Sep 21, 2026
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