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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) currently requires employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses for a minimum of five years. This "reporting" rule has played a critical role in reducing the number of incidents that occur in the workplace. Data collected from this rule allows OSHA to make better decisions regarding workplace safety and wellness. However, there's a new effort underway to eliminate this rule.Steps Taken to Nullify the RuleEarlier this mo …

Millions of men and women take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as aspirin and ibuprofen on a regular basis. NSAIDs are commonly used to treat mild pain and inflammation, offering fast, short-term relief. But you may want to think twice before popping another NSAID, as there's new evidence suggesting it could increase the risk of heart disease.According to a new study, taking NSAIDs increases the risk of a heart attack by 20 to 50% when compared to someone who doesn't take the d …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking to protect young workers from injury and illness with a new campaign promoted under the tagline "Young workers! You have rights!"Statistics show that the median age of workers in the United States is between 30 and 35, depending on the industry. Regardless of age, however, all workers are susceptible to work-related injury and illness. But young workers often lack the skills and experience needed to perform their respective job …

If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, you should consider adding more cinnamon to your diet.Heart disease is the world's leading cause of death among men and women alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year in the United States. While regular exercise and physical activity can help curb these numbers, there's new evidence suggesting that cinnamon may also help.Researchers found that rats which …

If you want to protect against inflammatory bowel disease, you should add more soy to your diet.According to a new study, adding soy to your diet may ease the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers in the UK found that people who consume this natural vegetable on a regular basis had fewer markers of inflammatory bowl disease.Researchers say that inflammatory bowel disease affects millions of people throughout the world. In the UL alone, more than 1460,000 people suffer from a form o …