Pain :: Chronic pain up almost 40 percent among US workers in past decade
A recent national survey conducted by Harris Interactive on “Pain in the Workplace,” illustrates the impact of chronic pain among employees and employers.
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Red Cross :: Red Cross workers announce unconditional return to work
Red Cross workers have offered to return to work to ensure that the communities and residents who rely on their assistance and support are fully served.
Brain :: Hhow our brains evaluate the possibility of gaining versus losing
Should you leave your comfortable job for one that pays better but is less secure? Should you have a surgery that is likely to extend your life but poses some risk that you will not survive the operation?
Pregnancy :: Many russian women drink during pregnancy
Russian women are aware that drinking can damage developing fetuses ? but nearly two-thirds continue to drink after they become pregnant, according to new research.
HIV :: Antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients improves health and saves costs
In a newly published study Swiss researchers document that antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients with treatment failure not only leads to better health but also saves costs to society. This study will be published on January 24, 2007 in PLoS ONE, the International, peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication from the Public Library of Science (PLoS).
Smoking :: Days of smoke-filled rooms in the United States Capitol are over
In an historic move, new House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Jan_10 that, effective immediately, there will be a new smokefree policy for the Speaker?s Lobby, a key meeting area for Members of Congress.
Mental Health :: Redundancies boost mental health problems for those who keep their jobs
Enforced redundancies, also known as “downsizing,” boost mental health problems among those who keep their jobs, reveals research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.The researchers base their findings on prescriptions among more than 26,500 municipal workers in Finland between 1994 and 2000, after a period of redundancies, sparked by a national recession. Information was gleaned from national registers.
Heart :: Handful of almonds keep your heart healthy
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but when it comes to looking after your heart, it seems that nothing does a better job than a handful of almonds. New research on almonds has found that the dry fruits are especially good for the heart, for not only do they happen to be high in several types of antioxidants, but may also improve blood sugar levels as well as play an important role in a cholesterol lowering eating plan, researchers at Tufts University have found.
Healthcare :: Doctors worried about future job prospects
One in four specialist trainee doctors “very worried” about future job prospects. One in four specialist trainee doctors in England views their future job prospects as “poor” or “very worrying,” as a result of changes in training and health-care delivery, reveals a survey published ahead of print in a special edition of Postgraduate Medical Journal.
Restless :: GenX IT professionals are restless, get bored easily
New generation information technology professionals are restless, get easily bored and want to go up the ladder quickly without becoming experts, says a senior official of Infosys and human resources management specialist.