Posts Tagged ‘occupational health’
Loudest threat to hearing: MP3 players
U. MICHIGAN (US) — MP3 players and stereos are the source of more harmful noise exposure than work and city transit, say researchers. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Nov 21, 2011 12:35 - 0 Comments
Air pollution inflames kids’ bronchitis
UC DAVIS (US) — Exposure to nitrogen oxides in air pollution may increase acute bronchitis episodes in young children, a new international study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2010 11:18 - 0 Comments
Pollution-heart disease tie revealed
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Digital photographs of the tiny, hair-like blood vessels in the back of the eye, reveal how small blood vessels, like those that bring blood to the heart, respond to air pollution. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 23, 2010 9:57 - 0 Comments
Paramedics an easy target for MRSA
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Firefighters and medics may be at higher risk for carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 26, 2010 9:49 - 1 Comment
Do white women benefit most from exercise?
INDIANA U. (US)—The benefits of exercise are no surprise. The fact that exercise is more beneficial for some more than others may be. A new study finds that when it comes to working out, white women are the big winners. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 29, 2010 14:35 - 1 Comment
Obesity adds new twist on job growth
U. ROCHESTER (US)—The sedentary, stressful conditions of the typical American workplace often lead to weight gain, and even obesity, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 19, 2009 17:24 - 1 Comment
Police on night beat at risk for heart disease
U. BUFFALO (US)—Police officers who work the night shift are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a combination of unhealthful factors that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
