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Astronauts face a higher risk of heart disease when compared to the general population, according to a new study conducted published in the journal Scientific Reports.Deep-space travel is often referred to as the last frontier. While more than dozen astronauts have successfully ventured outside of the Earth's protective magnetosphere -- and returned -- there's still much we don't know about the effects of deep-space travel. How does it affect the cardiovascular system? Does deep-space travel hav …

Individuals with celiac disease typically avoid wheat and food products containing wheat, fearing its gluten content will trigger adverse symptoms associated with the disease like nausea, indigestion, constipation, headaches and more. But there's new evidence indicating that such symptoms may appear in people who consume wheat, even if they don't have celiac disease. Researchers from the Columbia University Medical Center found that people with celiac disease can experience many of the same …

Employers will face fines for safety violations that are 80% higher than current fines starting on August 1.There's been some concern among lawmakers in recent years regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) somewhat lax fines. Lawmakers have said OSHA's current fine/penalty format isn't enough to effectively deter employers from violating its safety rules. As such, many employers simply accept (and pay) the fines without putting forth the effort to correct the underly …

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. And while there's no fool-proof way to prevent it, there are ways to lower your risk, including reducing your intake of sugar.It's no secret that sugar is bad for your health. It promotes weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even heart disease. Up until now, however, t …

Slip-and-fall accidents pose a serious threat to workers. While transportation-related accidents remain the number one cause of worker fatalities, slip-and-falls come in a close second. So if you're an employer or manager, you should take a proactive approach towards reducing slip-and-fall accidents in your workplace. Because turning a blind eye to the problem could leave workers susceptible to serious injury, or worse -- death.The good news is that ever since the Occupational Safety and Health …