Ghana’s Illegal Gold Rush Is Wrecking Young Miners’ Bodies and Futures
A survey of 383 young illegal gold miners in Ghana's Amansie South District finds that over 82 percent report health ...
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One in Five Dutch Nursing Home Staff Faced Burnout or Depression Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
A four-wave Dutch study found that roughly one in five nursing home staff reported burnout or depressive symptoms at every ...
COVID-19 Deepened Health Risks and Skill Gaps for Bangladesh Construction Workers
A qualitative study of construction workers in Sylhet, Bangladesh, shows how the COVID-19 pandemic intensified occupational health risks, exposed workforce ...
Metal Cocktail in the Bloodstream Linked to High Blood Sugar in Aluminum Workers
A study of 384 male aluminum plant workers in Shanxi Province, China, links elevated plasma aluminum, selenium, and copper to ...
Real-Time Phone Surveys Show Promise for Tracking Shift Workers’ Activity
A smartphone-based real-time survey method proved feasible for tracking physical activity and sitting in shift workers, with strong retention but ...
Poor Sleep, Not Shift Schedules, Drives Belly Fat in Hospital Workers, Study Finds
A cross-sectional study of 279 nurses and paramedical workers in Karachi found that poor sleep quality, age over 30, and ...
Exercise at Work May Steal Your Sleep, While Leisure Workouts Protect It, Study Finds
A new NHANES-based study finds that leisure-time exercise reduces the odds of short sleep while equivalent physical activity performed at ...
Menopause at Work: Swedish Study Reveals What Helps and What Hurts
A qualitative interview study of Swedish working women identifies workplace awareness, flexibility and social support as decisive factors shaping work ...
How Hard You Grip a Power Tool Changes How Much Vibration Your Arm Absorbs
A systematic 10-by-10 force grid study shows that grip and push forces can alter the hand-arm system's vibration resistance up ...
Day Nurses Snack More Than Night Nurses, Italian Study of Eating Habits Finds
A cross-sectional study of 408 Italian nurses found that daytime-only nurses snacked between meals more frequently than night shift nurses, ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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