Many school buildings in England are a 'risk to life', including being riddled with asbestos, leaked government documents have suggested.
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Which factors might contribute to diet-related health risks in shift workers?
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Most people are unaware of the long term damage a stroke can cause, including the effects that can have an...
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Employers hindering return to work by failing to support workers with cancer
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonEmployees with cancer feel they would have been able to return to work sooner if they had received better support from their employer, survey finds.
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The cost of living crisis is affecting cancer patients' recovery as they are cutting back on meals, heating and other essentials, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Exercise has an important role to play in helping people to manage osteoarthritis, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has emphasised.
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A new clinical statement on occupational asthma emphasises the importance of health surveillance and prompt specialist referral.
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Hundreds of people have successfully had lung cancers spotted and diagnosed earlier through an NHS mobile lung screening programme, NHS England has said.
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A group of MPs have called for asbestos removal from workplaces within the next 40 years to reduce occupational exposure.
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New NHS England figures show the elective care backlog is reducing, with waiting times improving.
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People who have had Covid-19 may be at increased risk of developing serious blood clots for six months following their infection.
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Musculoskeletal disorders: helping employees rebuild strength post-pandemic
by Claire Glynnby Claire GlynnSedentary behaviours during lockdowns and home working periods have led to many employees reporting pain and difficulties with commutes that were once pain-free.
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Long Covid affects individuals and their ability to work in different ways. Tailored rehabilitation support can help acheive the best outcomes.
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The innovative response taken by HS2 and provider IPRS Health led to it winning ‘Best musculoskeletal initiative’ in last year’s Occupational Health & Wellbeing Awards.
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The NHS’s Diabetes Prevention Programme reduced new diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes in England by 7% between 2018 and 2019.