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Smoking is undeniably one of the worst things you can do in terms of health. With some 7,000 different chemicals, many of which have been known to cause cancer, cigarette smoke can shorter your lifespan while increasing the risk of disease and illness. But there's new evidence indicating that smoking can affect other aspects of your life, such as your ability to find a job as well as how much money you earn.For the study, researchers from Stanford University analyzed 251 job seekers in San Franc …

Climate change has become a hot topic in recent years. While we've seen multiple perspectives on climate change, a new report has presented the matter from a different perspective: its potential impact on workers. From construction crews to road repair persons, forestry workers and more, millions of U.S. workers spend the majority of their time working outdoors. There are certain perks to working outdoors, such as the ability to breathe fresh air and soak in the sunshine. But researchers are n …

For thousands of men and women, energy drinks a regular part of their morning routine. The combination of caffeine and sugar offers a quick pick-me-up, comparable to that of a cup of coffee. But there's new evidence suggesting that energy drinks could actually be bad for your health, potentially even increasing your risk of heart disease.When speaking at the 2013 American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in New Orleans a few years back, researchers revealed that drinking just one to three energy …

There are approximately 5,627 hospitals in the United States, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). When most people think of industries with a high risk of occupational injury, healthcare probably isn't the first to come to mind. However, statistics show that hospital workers are a high risk of injury, more so than many other industries.In 2011, for instance, hospitals reported some 58,860 work-related injuries and illnesses that resulted in missed days of work. That's more than …

A new study has found that only 2.7% of adults in the United States meet the criteria for being classified as "healthy."Researchers from Oregon State University, the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga used four metrics to determine whether or not participants were healthy: smoking, diet, exercise, and body-fat percentage. For the study, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, paying close attention to the four afo …