Follow Australia’s lead and ban artificial stone, researchers urge European governments
Until then, adopt all possible control measures to minimise exposure to harmful silica dust The UK and the European Union should follow Australia’s lead and ...
Job insecurity in early adulthood linked to heightened risk of serious alcohol-related illness in later life
Young men seem to be more at risk than young women, long term study suggests Experiencing the sort of job insecurity in early adulthood that ...
Minority ethnic NHS staff more likely to face workplace discrimination during pandemic than White colleagues
Urgent action needed to redress ongoing health service race inequalities, insist researchers Minority ethnic NHS staff were more likely to face workplace harassment, discrimination, and ...
Same-level workplace falls set to rise amid surge in older female workforce numbers
Falls from height associated with male sex, construction work, and severe injuries Better prevention strategies needed to mitigate these risk factors, say researchers Same-level falls ...
Hairdressers, beauticians may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer
Those working in sales, retail, clothing and construction industries also potentially at risk Cumulative exposure to various agents, including talc, ammonia, may be important Hairdressers, ...
Frequent visits to green space linked to lower use of certain prescription meds
Lower use of drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma in city dwellers Findings independent of income and educational attainment Frequent visits ...