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TUE

3:07PM

Social workers suffer poorest health

An American study has identified the occupations most at risk of ill health, with some unexpected results.

WED

4:06PM

Work stress affects women's fertility treatment success

A study of women seeking fertility treatments has found that high work demands decrease their likelihood of becoming pregnant.

WED

2:57PM

Obese workers more likely to have accidents

Researchers have provided employers with yet another reason to encourage workers to improve their health, finding that obese employees are not only more likely to die of a number of causes but also have a higher risk of accidents.

FRI

10:32AM

Workplace stress and unfair treatment cause heart problems: Studies

Two new studies have found that stress and perceived unfairness at work increase workers' risk of suffering heart problems.

WED

11:18AM

Simple steps can prevent latex allergies in health workers

A major study of healthcare workers has found that simple measures can stop the progression of latex symptoms in sensitised workers and prevent new cases.

WED

4:54PM

Computer use doesn't cause carpal tunnel syndrome: Harvard

Carpal tunnel syndrome is often incorrectly described as a repetitive stress injury and is not caused by heavy computer use, according to a new report from Harvard Medical School.

FRI

9:53AM

Different factors affect sickness absence among men and women

Different work factors increase the risk of long-term sickness absence among male and female employees, researchers have found.

FRI

3:22PM

Reduce standing at work to prevent varicose veins: Study

A new study has confirmed that prolonged standing at work increases the risk of varicose veins, and calls for employers to reduce the amount of time workers are required to stay on their feet.

FRI

4:05PM

Quality of information influences back pain recovery

A new study has found that the quality of information workers receive about their back injuries can play an important role in their recovery.

WED

3:53PM

Tri-partite approach reduces eye injuries

A targeted, tri-partite educational campaign in Italy has helped reduce eye injuries by 80 per cent in a high-risk sector.

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