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Black Patients Fare Worse With Deadly Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Black patients are dying of pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating disease marked by progressive scarring of the lungs, at significantly younger ages than white patients.
Poll Finds More Americans Worried About Health Care Understaffing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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A growing number of Americans are feeling the effects of the health care staffing crisis in the United States, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has revealed.
Health care has witnessed the greatest recent increase in consumers affected by staffing shortages, more so t...
Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Many Americans are not getting recommended cancer screenings, and a new study hints at one way to push the needle: paid sick leave from work.
Researchers found that in areas of the United States that passed mandates on paid sick leave, cancer screening rates inched up in...
How to Recover From Burnout
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Work isn’t always easy, but sometimes it becomes almost unbearable.
You might experience a constellation of symptoms, including emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of personal accomplishment and cynicism, which affects how you interact with others in the workplace.<...
Paid Sick Leave: Good for Business, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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The United States is one of the few developed nations without federal paid sick leave protection, owing at least in part to concerns about potential harms to business, according to a new study.
Yet, researchers studying the issue found that access to paid sick leave coul...
Men Working Heavy-Labor Jobs May Get Fertility Boost
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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Men who have physically demanding jobs and regularly lift heavy objects at work also have higher sperm counts and testosterone levels.
Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Doctors, Nurses Feel Burnt Out at Work: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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America’s health care workforce is under unprecedented strain, and leaders of the medical profession are scrambling to shore up doctors and nurses who are burning out in record numbers.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of a nationwide group of doctors and nurses said they are e...
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds.
Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levels of va...
1 in 3 U.S. Public Health Workers Feels Threatened During Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
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One-third of public health workers have endured threats, anger and aggression from the public during the pandemic, and that has come at a steep cost to their mental health, a new study finds.
“The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers have been document...
Long COVID Sidelined Many American Workers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Long COVID has taken a heavy toll on the U.S. workforce, a new report shows.
The New York State Insurance Fund's analysis of workers' compensation claims found that long COVID was preventing workers from returning to t...
Have Arthritis? Design Your Office to Ease the Strain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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Whether your job is remote or takes you to an office, you'll feel better and offset joint pain by having a workspace that's designed to work for you instead of against you.
The biggest problem isn’t sitting itself but holding a single position for long periods often w...
Crafting Meals for Astronauts: Healthy Dining in Outer Space
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2022
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Diets higher in fruit, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids could improve astronaut health during long spaceflights while still sticking to requirements for what can go on board, according to new research.
A new study tested this theory on a spaceflight simulation chamber...
Shift Work Might Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2022
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While shift workers aren't more likely to get infected with COVID-19, they are more likely to suffer from severe disease requiring hospitalization, researchers warn.
Norwegian scientists studied the risks of both shift workers and people who worked in face-to-face jobs i...
Gig Economy Could Be Harming Workers' Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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Capitalism is thought to bring out the best in workers, but there's a dark side to tying a person's everyday efforts to their weekly paycheck.
Folks relying on short-term, freelanced office jobs, or jobs where pay is linked to hustle -- depending largely on tips, commiss...
Workplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2022
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The air where you work could be increasing your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Breathing in the fumes from commercial vapors, gases and solvents -- and even common dusts found in the workplace -- appears to increase chances of the chronic ...
The 'Great Resignation' Is Taking a Toll on U.S. Health Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2022
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The nationwide shortage of health care professionals -- a so-called "Great Resignation" of providers -- is impacting patient care in ways large and small, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll shows.
One in four Americans (25%) have noticed or personally experienced the i...
'Healthier' Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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Equipping offices with "healthier" furnishings could reduce human exposure to risky PFAS chemicals, new research suggests.
To look at indoor PFAS levels, a team led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in Boston, analyzed building dust in classrooms and common c...
Does Good Sleep Help Women Climb the Corporate Ladder?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2022
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For women, the key to getting ahead at work could be getting more shut-eye.
Quality sleep boosted women's moods, which then made them more intent on work achievements, a new study found.
Researchers from Washington State University and University of Minnesota-Dul...
Stress-Relief Programs Often Rely on Dogs. What About Cats?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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Universities sometimes offer "Pet Your Stress Away" events offering a chance to relax while gently patting the head and stroking the back of a calm dog.
But some people are more interested in interacting with cats than dogs, according to a
As Young Doctors' Work Hours Rise, So Do Odds for Depression
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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Training to become a doctor can be grueling, and now a new study finds a direct correlation between longer work hours and depression symptoms in first-year residents.
Medical residency -- the training that new doctors undergo at hospitals or clinics -- is infamous for it...
Surgeon General Says 'Toxic Workplaces' Take Big Toll on Workers' Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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Just about anyone who's ever dealt with a toxic work environment can tel you about the toll it takes on your physical and mental health.
Now, the U.S. government is backing that per...
Fears of Robots Taking Jobs Are Common, But May Be Unrealistic
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2022
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As some workplaces have added robots to the crew, workers in the United States and parts of Asia are feeling uneasy.
Concerns about robots also happen even in industries where they're not used yet, according to new re...
Firefighters Show Fasting Diets Can Work for Shift Workers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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"Time-restricted" eating is a popular way to lose weight, and a new study suggests it can offer shift-workers a way to eat more healthfully.
Does Forced Cheerfulness at Work Lead to Burnout?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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Getting up on the wrong side of bed can happen to the best of folks. Not everyone greets every morning with a sunny disposition and big smile.
But when a bad mood overlaps with work, many people feel pressured to just snap out of it and "get happy."
Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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Staring at a computer screen endlessly can lead to dry, irritated, tired eyes and headaches.
But there's a quick fix.
Just look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Do this for at least 20 seconds, and look about 20 feet in the distance.
Experts have sugges...
Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2022
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People who work in manufacturing, welding and chemical operations and are exposed to hazardous chemicals may face a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS...
Paid Sick Leave Saves Workers' Lives: Study
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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Access to paid sick leave saves lives, new research shows.
The U.S. study found that when local laws required employers to provide paid sick leave, lower death rates from homicide, suicide and alcohol-related causes resulted.
The researchers also believe that recen...
Up to 4 Million Americans Out of Work With Long COVID
- By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2022
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In yet another example of the financial toll that the new coronavirus has exacted during the pandemic, a new report estimates that up...
Unpaid Time Off Work Rose 50% During Pandemic
- By Sydney HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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U.S. workers without paid leave lost out on an estimated $28 billion in wages during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
The ...
8/8 -- Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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Women who are their own bosses might have healthier hearts to show for it, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 4,600 working U.S. women, found that those who were self-employed typically got more exercise and were less likely to be
Rising Number of Americans Think It's OK to Harass Public Health Officials
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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U.S. health officials are in the crosshairs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing threats and harassment from the public they serve.
And a growing percentage of U.S. adults are fine with that, according to a
Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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Don't be afraid of Sunday night.
Good sleep habits can ward off the so-called “Sunday scaries” — the worry about returning to work on Monday morning that keeps many folks tossing and turning on Sunday night.
A recent American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) ...
Overworked Anesthesiologists Can Put Surgical Patients at Risk
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Harried, overworked anesthesiologists could be raising hospital patients' risk of death and complications, a new study reports.
It's not uncommon to have one anesthesiologist directing the ...
Minority Students More Likely to Leave Medical School: Study
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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Are Workplace Robots Bringing Mental Harm to U.S. Workers?
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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It takes much less than a "Matrix" plot to make American workers afraid for their jobs: New research reveals they stress out when they have to work alongside robots.
Veterans at Higher Risk of Deadly Skin Cancers
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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U.S. veterans are at higher risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than most Americans, and new research finds they are also more likely to have advanced-stage disease when it's detected.
Workers in U.S. Southwest in Peril as Summer Temperatures Rise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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It's getting hotter and hotter outside due to global warming and, as a result, outdoor workers in southwestern states are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Making matters worse, many of these workers may not realize their health is in jeopardy.
Thi...
1 in 4 Hospital Physicians 'Mistreated' by Patients, Visitors
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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Nearly 1 in 4 hospital doctors are mistreated at work by patients, visitors and other doctors, and female doctors are nearly two times more ...
Pandemic's Early Days Hit Nurses Hard: Report
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
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Frontline nurses were plagued by "moral distress" in the early days of the pandemic because they lacked the support to provide high-quality care, a new report reveals.
Between May and September 2020, researchers interviewed 100 nurses across the United States who cared f...
Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2022
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Zoom meetings became the lifeblood of many workplaces during pandemic, but a new study points to a downside: They may limit employees' capacity for creativ...
Women Less Likely Than Men to Return to Work After Severe Stroke
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2022
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Women are less likely than men to head back to their jobs after recovering from a severe stroke, but researchers say the reasons for that difference are unclear.
"Returning to work after a severe stroke is a sign of successful
Health Care Workers Were At Highest COVID Risk in Workplace
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2022
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U.S. health care workers were most likely to be infected with COVID-19 at work during the pandemic's first year, according to a new study that challenges previous research suggesting their risk was highest off the job.
Pandemic Is Leaving U.S. With Shortage of Long-Term Health Care Workers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2022
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The pandemic has worsened longstanding staffing shortages at U.S. nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Now, a new study shows that high employee turnover rates ha...
Hospital Work During Pandemic Was Like a War Zone: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Health care workers battling the pandemic may be suffering moral traumas at a rate similar to soldiers in a war zone, a new study suggests.
The pandemic has brought a stream of stories about overtaxed health care workers, facing repeated COVID surges, resource shortages ...
Mom's Use of Workplace Disinfectants in Pregnancy Tied to Eczema, Asthma in Kids
- Cara Murez
- March 29, 2022
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If you're a worker who plans to get pregnant, take heed of a new study that warns that pregnant women who work in hospitals and are exposed to disinfectants may be more likely to have children who suffer from asthma...
Shift Work Might Delay Menopause, With Potential Harms to Health
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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Women whose jobs require shift work may experience delayed menopause, according to a new study, and it could be bad for their health.
Whether it's working the overnight shift or different hours from day to day,
Firefighters Face Higher Odds for Heart Trouble
- March 23, 2022
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The more blazes firefighters battle, the higher their risk for a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a new study shows.
"Clinicians who care for firefighters need to be aware of the increased
Construction Workers May Bring Toxic Metals Back Home
- February 22, 2022
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Construction workers may bring home more than the bacon -- they may also be exposing their families to toxic metals, a new study reveals.
Toxic contaminants unintentionally brought from the workplace into the home are a public health hazard, but the majority of research ...
Most Vaccine-Hesitant Health Care Workers Change Their Minds, Study Shows
- Robert Preidt
- February 4, 2022
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Most health care workers at a large U.S. hospital who initially refused COVID-19 vaccines eventually went and got their shots, new research reveals.
As Winter Olympics Nears, America's Athletes May Be More Stressed Than Ever
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic.
One of those professionals is Dr. David B...