Worker Health and Wellness

More than 2 out of 5 U.S. adults, including almost half of Hispanics, have a common type of liver disease, a recent study out of Virginia Commonwealth University suggests.

Norwich, England — Stress related to workplace bullying may disrupt the sleep of both employees and their partners, results of a recent study show.

Improvements in cancer screenings and prevention have prevented nearly 5 million early deaths over a recent 45-year period, according to estimates from researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

Helsinki — People who are able to ride a bicycle to work may lower the number of days they call off sick, as well as their risk of long-term sickness-related absences, according to a new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

Boca Raton, FL — People with chronic low back pain may experience significant improvements in pain-related issues, sleep and more by practicing qigong, Florida Atlantic University researchers say after they studied the effects on a group of military veterans.

The creator of a new app that measures the lowest audible sound a person can hear says this information is an important health measurement.

Menomenee Falls, WI — Although handwashing has become more common during cold and flu season, nearly 4 out of 5 people who were part of a recent survey say they’ve seen others leaving public restrooms without washing.

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is including fentanyl in its drug testing panels for federal workplace programs.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is taking several actions, including a partial ban, to protect workers against exposure to ethylene oxide, under a new interim registration review decision.

Annapolis, MD — Legislation recently introduced in Maryland is aimed at making public-sector workers safer.