Health
New studies further show risk of chemicals to coffee roasters
Workers who roast and grind coffee in factories and cafes across the United States have more reason for concern about exposure to lung destroying chemicals.
Aug 24, 2015
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Neuroscience
MS researchers link cognition with limited activity and participation
Kessler Foundation researchers found that processing speed is the primary limiting factor associated with activity and participation in everyday life among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). "Factors that moderate activity ...
Aug 21, 2015
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Research says 'play value' gap exists between playgrounds in affluent and nonaffluent communities
The play value of parks, playgrounds and open play spaces is higher in affluent communities than in nonaffluent communities, according to research from occupational therapy students in the University of Alabama at Birmingham ...
Jul 31, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Preemies at high risk of autism don't show typical signs of disorder in early infancy
Premature babies are at an increased risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. But a small study indicates that preemies who avoid eye contact in early infancy are less likely to demonstrate symptoms of autism at age ...
Jul 1, 2015
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Health
Increased morbidity, mortality in food system industries
(HealthDay)—Occupational morbidity and mortality are elevated across food system industries compared with nonfood system industries, according to a study published online May 12 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental ...
Jul 1, 2015
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Oil and gas industry worker death rate down by a third
(HealthDay)—Even as the oil and gas extraction industry in the United States boomed, there was a decline in the rate of worker deaths, a new federal government study shows.
May 28, 2015
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Health
CDC: Surveillance system can help reduce health care injuries
(HealthDay)—A surveillance system for health care facilities can be used to identify and help reduce the number of preventable injuries among health care personnel, according to research published in the April 24 issue ...
Apr 28, 2015
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Health
Work site wellness centers equate to weight loss and health care savings, expert says
As employees and employers face higher health care costs, work site wellness are becoming increasingly more important to help control the costs of health care and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors among the workforce, ...
Mar 25, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
GPS technology provides peace of mind for families coping with dementia
It was a phone call that changed everything. Two years ago, while Allison Warman was driving from Edmonton to her house in Calgary, she became confused and disoriented to the point that she couldn't remember the way home.
Mar 13, 2015
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Immunology
Exposure to gas, dust, fumes ups risk of mite sensitization
(HealthDay)—Occupational exposure to gas, dust, and fumes (GDF) increases the risk of mite sensitization, and is associated with asthma and wheeze in those who are mite-sensitized, according to a study published online ...
Feb 13, 2015
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