The surge we’ve seen in cases of flu this winter poses an “unprecedented” workplace and public health challenge, an occupational...
Occupational Health
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Blue Monday is an opportunity to review workplace mental health support
by Debra Clarkby Debra ClarkIt may be something of an artificial calendar marker, but ‘Blue Monday’ today is nevertheless an opportunity for employers to...
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How we define obesity needs to become more nuanced, a report has argued, with body mass index (BMI) as a...
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Tens of millions of people feel their health and wellbeing is being negatively affected by their workplaces, their homes and...
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Almost two-thirds of UK workers fear they are risk of burning out this year as businesses cut back on resources...
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Black men have higher rates of stage 3 and stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis compared to white men, a study has suggested.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued guidance for workers installing stone worktops on how to mitigate risk around...
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With NHS trusts struggling to cope as cases of winter flu soar, a study has warned that respiratory infections cost...
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With tackling ill health and economic inactivity firmly in the government’s sights in 2025, occupational health and wellbeing are set...
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Workplaces are being urged to revisit and refresh their first aid practices and approaches as UK plc reopens for business...
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There has been a “troubling” surge in the number of people being hospitalised because of vitamin deficiencies, according to an...
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There needs to be ‘a national reset’ on workplace health during 2025, a think-tank has urged, with government and employers...
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AI-led algorithm being used to identify atrial fibrillation risk much earlier
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonSome 2,000 people have taken part in a ground-breaking trial to test an algorithm that can help doctors identify people...
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People up and down the country are being left unable to access dentistry because of ‘eye-watering’ increases in private fees,...
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Cases of flu serious enough to lead to hospitalisation are surging and are only likely to get worse as people...