S+H Staff

Do you worry that the teens in your life might put themselves in harm’s way by using alcohol and/or drugs, texting while driving, and engaging in other risky behaviors?

Arlington, VA — The “collective effort” of mine industry workers and stakeholders in 2022 contributed to a 21.6% decrease in worker deaths over the previous year, Mine Safety and Health Administration head Chris Williamson said during a recent conference call.

Hamilton, NJ — Leaders and workers in the civil construction industry lack training and resources on addressing and promoting mental health, according to a recent report published by Dodge Data & Analytics.

It’s a long-standing debate: Some folks insist butter belongs in the fridge. Others say keeping it on the counter is fine. So what’s the right answer?

Washington — NIOSH is looking for participants for a soon-to-launch registry intended to aid research on understanding and preventing firefighters’ risk of cancer.

Arlington, VA — Now available in Spanish: a Mine Safety and Health Administration mobile app designed to promptly deliver safety and health information to miners and other members of the mining industry.

Planning a family trip over spring break that involves staying overnight at a hotel? If you’ve got a baby, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your young ones safe in hotel rooms.

Want to eat healthier and get more physical activity? Start gardening, say researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Rockville, MD — A new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality outlines ways that emergency medical service and 911 workers can be exposed to infectious pathogens and offers recommendations for infection prevention and control.

Ithaca, NY — Even though a spa treatment or new purchase may be exactly what you need, feeling the pressure of excessive work demands can limit the desire to treat yourself, results of a recent study show.