Tag: occupational health
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UK Arts Groups Tackle the Tortured-Artist Myth with Therapeutic Support for Performers
Challenging a centuries-old stereotype The image of the tortured genius has long haunted artists from literature to the stage. Yet in the United Kingdom, a growing coalition of arts organizations is pushing back, arguing that mental health support and proactive wellbeing care are not weaknesses but essential tools for sustainable creativity. By providing accessible therapy,…
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From AMH to sperm health: How work culture shapes fertility
Bringing AMH into the conversation about fertility Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is often discussed in clinical circles as a marker of ovarian reserve. While AMH testing provides important information for women planning pregnancies, it also invites a broader conversation about how everyday life, including work culture, can influence reproductive health. In many careers, long hours, high…
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Bad Effects of Bug Sprays on Humans: Health Risks Today
Understanding the Hidden Costs of Bug Sprays Bug sprays and other industrial pesticides are widely used to control pests in homes, agriculture, and public spaces. While these products can reduce disease-carrying insects and protect crops, they can also carry unintended risks for people. Recent research from multiple teams highlights that some chemicals in bug sprays…
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Farmers Under Pressure: Parkinson’s Link to Pesticides Sparks U.S. Outcry
Introduction: A Growing Crisis in the Fields Across rural America, thousands of farmers are facing a troubling health crisis: Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, appears disproportionately among those who work the land and handle pesticides. Local families describe a troubling pattern—early tremors, muscle stiffness, and a slowing of daily tasks—paired with growing concerns that…
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Parkinson’s and Pesticide Exposure: Farmers at Risk
Why Parkinson’s Is on the Minds of Farmers In farm towns across the United States, thousands of farmers face a troubling health reality: Parkinson’s disease is no longer a distant concern within medical journals. It is a lived experience for many, a condition that began with subtle signs and progressed into a disabling chronic illness.…
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Diabetes in the Workplace: Safer, More Productive Jobs
Why employers should focus on diabetes in the workplace Diabetes affects millions of workers worldwide. For over 530 million people living with diabetes, a supportive workplace can mean better health outcomes, higher engagement, and improved productivity. World Diabetes Day (WDD) highlights the importance of policies and practices that empower employees to manage their condition without…
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Stigma, Stress, Sugar Spikes: Diabetes at Work in Bangladesh
Facing a Hidden Challenge: Diabetes in the Bangladeshi Workplace Diabetes is no longer a condition confined to old age. In Bangladesh, an increasing number of professionals in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The modern workplace—long hours, demanding deadlines, and high stress—often becomes a pressure cooker where blood sugar can…
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Wits Neuroscientist Advances Sleep Health for SA Responders
A Mission Backed by Science A senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is turning a critical eye toward the sleep health of South Africa’s first responders. Through rigorous neuroscience research, the project aims to uncover how shift work, long duty cycles, and high-stress environments disturb sleep patterns among police, firefighters, and emergency…
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Wits Neuroscientist’s Mission to Help SA’s First Responders
Sleep Deprivation Their Everyday Reality In Johannesburg, a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, known for bridging neuroscience and public health, is turning a sharp scientific lens toward a practical problem: sleep deprivation among South Africa’s first responders. Firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel routinely endure long, irregular hours that disrupt circadian rhythms,…
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Wits Neuroscientist Champions Sleep Health for SA’s First Responders
Johannesburg, South Africa (08 November 2025) – In a field where timing can be a matter of life and death, a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is turning the spotlight on sleep. Dr. A. (anonymous for privacy) is researching sleep deprivation and disruption among South Africa’s first responders, with a mission…