Saturday, October 10, 2009

Top health and safety body hosts review of ground-breaking workers’ health project

Top health and safety body hosts review of ground-breaking workers’ health project: "Against a UK picture of 28 million working days lost, last year, to work-related ill-health and more than 2 million people suffering an illness they put down to work, health
and safety professionals are poised to help build a healthier workplace in this country."

E-therapy moves in on the shrink's couch

E-therapy moves in on the shrink's couch: "INTERNET therapy programs for depression and anxiety can be twice as effective as seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist in person, studies show."

Warning on muscle and joint pain

Warning on muscle and joint pain: "Muscle and joint pain account for almost half of all sick leave, both in the UK and across Europe, a study finds."

Technique can pinpoint tinnitus

Technique can pinpoint tinnitus: "It is possible to pinpoint the area of the brain that is activated when a person suffers from tinnitus, US doctors say."

Hidden 'hypo' diabetes warning

Hidden 'hypo' diabetes warning: "People with type 2 diabetes are suffering needlessly from regular low blood sugar attacks, a survey suggests."

Asthma inhaler 'failing children'

Asthma inhaler 'failing children': "Over one in ten children with asthma are taking inhalers that may do nothing for them, researchers believe."