Research examines how doctors choose where to live and work
Research into why some areas of the country lack enough doctors has revealed the reasons why medical professionals prefer certain locations over others.
Nov 3, 2025
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A revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easier
The CSA Group—a not-for-profit standards organization—released for review a new draft standard on the "Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators" (CSA Z94.4:25) for workplaces, specifically including health care. This new standard ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Class, race, ageism and status shaping who stays in general practice, study shows
A new study has revealed that hidden social and cultural barriers—not just workload and pay—are driving nurses out of general practice and threatening the stability of primary care.
Oct 29, 2025
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Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.
Oct 27, 2025
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Common jobs held by immigrant women may put them at increased risk of breast cancer
Many immigrant women in the U.S. work in jobs that may expose them to chemicals linked to breast cancer, according to a new study led by Silent Spring Institute. The study is among the first to examine how job-related chemical ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Colder climates impact firefighters' cognitive and physical abilities, research finds
Decision making ability, memory, response times and dexterity all saw a significant drop in cold temperatures, according to University of Chichester research on firefighter search and rescue performance.
Oct 22, 2025
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Garment factories are sweltering, and these simple fixes could keep workers safe
Garment workers face some of the most precarious working conditions in the world and are increasingly at risk from extreme heat stress caused by climate change.
Oct 20, 2025
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Most of wine country's agricultural workers have been exposed to wildfires, survey finds
Sonoma County is known for its rolling fields and famed vineyards, making the region a pillar in California's wine industry. But a sweeping new survey from UC Berkeley has found that approximately 75% of agricultural workers ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Nearly 28,000 work injuries every year linked to hot weather
New research from the George Washington University shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the United States. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
Oct 13, 2025
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How employers can promote physical activity among workers: Three messages based on research
We all know about the benefits of physical activity—not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don't get as much ...
Oct 9, 2025
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