Psychology & Psychiatry
Apprentices in the construction industry are a high risk group for alcohol and drug use
Apprentices in the construction industry are a high risk group for alcohol and other drug-related harm.
Nov 14, 2017
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Health
More than one in five U.S. working adults uses tobacco
(HealthDay)—Overall, 22.1 percent of working U.S. adults currently use any form of tobacco, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Oct 30, 2017
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Ophthalmology
From artificial tears to anti-glare screens—five tips for workplace eye wellness
Whether you work in an office, staring at a computer screen for eight hours a day, or on a construction site, amid flying sparks and sawdust, it's important to protect your eyes from occupational hazards.
Mar 29, 2017
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Health
NICU private rooms save money, avoid costly infections
Newborns in neonatal intensive care units require lots of love. So when doctors put babies – and their families – into private hospital rooms, it may seem expensive. But when in private rooms, babies heal faster, saving ...
Feb 16, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Singapore reports 41 locally transmitted Zika cases
Singapore on Sunday confirmed 41 locally transmitted cases of the Zika virus, which can cause deformities in unborn babies, and said more infections are likely.
Aug 28, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Avoiding blame is smart way to resolve family conflicts
A UT Dallas researcher says there's a smart way for children and parents to disagree—and it doesn't involve casting blame.
Mar 10, 2016
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Medical research
New mathematical models describe diffusion and metabolism dynamics in 3D tissues, stem cell-derived organoids
New research has shed light on the complex interactions of stem cell function and molecular diffusion in neural tissue, which may explain many phenomena from stem cell differentiation to the formation of the cortex of the ...
Dec 21, 2015
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Medical research
Reconstructing 3D neural tissue with biocompatible nanofiber scaffolds and hydrogels
Damage to neural tissue is typically permanent and causes lasting disability in patients, but a new approach has recently been discovered that holds incredible potential to reconstruct neural tissue at high resolution in ...
Apr 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Outdoor workers face increased cancer risk
(Medical Xpress)—Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to ultraviolet radiation - a known human carcinogen.
Feb 5, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Truck drivers top list of overweight workers
(HealthDay)—Truck drivers, cleaning-service employees and mechanics are among the most obese groups of workers, new research contends.
Jan 17, 2014
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