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Some people assume that moderation is the key to good health. If you eat a dozen processed snacks per day, it will undoubtedly take a toll on your health. Eating one, however, usually mitigates the negative effects so that you can enjoy an otherwise not-so-healthy snack on occasion. But there's new evidence suggesting that milkshakes, even just one, can cause health issues.According to a new study conducted by researchers from August University's Medical College of Georgia, consuming just a sing …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its partnership with the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA). The IWCA isn't just another window cleaning company, however. It's actually a nonprofit trade organization that represents more than 500 window cleaning companies and 10,000 workers.Multi-story commercial buildings often require the services of professional window cleaners. Like all industries, however, there's an inherit risk of injury associated with t …

The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a new report recommending Americans to consume more plant-based monounsaturated fats and less animal-based monounsaturated fats. According to the report, plant-based sourceshave a positive impact on heart health, lowering the risk of heart disease as well as early death associated with heart disease.The AHA followed more than 20,000 men and women over the course of 22 years, during which they analyzed the participants' diets and payed close attenti …

Approximately 22 million workers in the United States are exposed to potentially hazardous noise levels each year, and 30 million are exposed to harmful toxins or chemicals that may affect their hearing, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Whether it's aviation, construction or manufacturing, many industries carry a risk of hearing loss due to the presence of loud noise. However, there's another health hazard of loud noise that's often overlooked: heart disease.A n …

California's Occupational Safety and Health Organization (Cal/OSHA) has implemented a new standard to protect hotel workers from injury.When you think of high-risk industries in which to work, hotel and hospitality probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, how many hotel workers are actually injured on the job? While the number pales in comparison to injury rates in the construction industry, hotel workers are still experiencing high rates of injury, which is why Cal/OSHA has implemente …