A charity has seen an increase in long Covid sufferers accessing its resources and calling its helpline, as NHS waits rise.
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‘Gulf War Syndrome’ caused by release of nerve agent sarin, researchers conclude
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe mystery of ‘Gulf War Syndrome’, the often debilitating, chronic and multi-symptom illnesses among military personnel, may have been solved.
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People double-jabbed against Covid-19 have been half as likely to report long Covid following an omicron infection of the virus versus the previously dominant delta variant.
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NHS staff with long Covid feel pressured to return to work before they’re fully recovered, according to Unison.
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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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The Society of Occupational Medicine has published a guide for occupational health practitioners on managing and supporting neurodiverse employees
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The latest annual workplace health snapshot from the CIPD has shown employers could still be thinking more strategically about health and work. Â
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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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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.
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A third of the country does not have access to obesity treatment, despite weight having become a growing issue during...
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Occupational health professionals need to be proactive in supporting workers living with obesity to remain in work.
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More than one billion people aged 12 to 35 risk losing their hearing because of prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music.
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Some diabetes medications could also protect people living with Type 2 diabetes from serious heart complications, a study has suggested....
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People who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to develop long Covid after catching the virus, a review...