Tag: occupational health
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The Hidden Cost: How Head and Neck Cancer Kshocks Income for Italian Private-Sector Workers
Introduction: Why income matters for cancer survivors Cancer care has advanced, improving survival and quality of life for many patients. Yet the financial repercussions of diagnosis and treatment can linger long after the tumor is treated. In Italy, where the private sector employs a large share of the workforce, understanding how head and neck (H&N)…
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Night Shift Kidney Stones: 15% Higher Risk for Workers
Night shift workers face a 15% higher risk of kidney stones, study warns New research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by health reporters underscores a concerning health trend: working night shifts is linked to a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones. The risk is not uniform across all night workers. Younger employees…
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Kidney Stone Risk for Night Shift Workers: 15% Higher in Young Employees
What the study found A large, long-term study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people who work night shifts have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones compared with daytime workers. The elevated risk is not limited to older adults; younger workers and those in sedentary jobs were particularly affected. The research tracked…
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Night-Shift Workers Face 15% Higher Kidney Stone Risk, Study Finds
What the study found A large study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by a news service tracked more than 220,000 participants over almost 14 years to examine how shift work relates to kidney stone events. The researchers found that night shift workers have a 15 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones compared…
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Early Detection Can Save Lives: The Pink Awareness Initiative
Why breast cancer early detection matters Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Israel, with about 5,500 new cases each year. Detecting the disease in its early stages dramatically increases the chance of cure, improving survival to over 90%. Behind every statistic are real women—mothers, sisters, friends—whose stories motivate a national effort…
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Study finds standing desks aren’t a cure for heart health
Standing desks aren’t a cure for heart health Standing desks have become a staple in many offices as a proposed antidote to long hours of sitting. The idea was simple: stand more, sit less, and the risks associated with a sedentary workday would shrink. But new findings from Australia suggest the equation isn’t that straightforward.…