http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and Epiomed Therapeutics Inc. of Irvine, Calif., have signed an agreement to develop and commercialize a NASA-crafted, fast-acting nasal spray to fight motion sickness. http://phys.org/news269500503.html Space & Earth Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:15:19 EST news269500503 A workplace's key employees may be at the greatest risk of experiencing high levels of work stress, according to a new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). http://phys.org/news215152505.html Medicine & Health Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:35:40 EST news215152505 Just as the site for the 2013 America's Cup has been announced, a study from Rhode Island Hospital highlights that the sport isn't always smooth sailing. The study was published recently in the journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. http://phys.org/news213374893.html Medicine & Health Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:48:27 EST news213374893 The cost of obesity among U.S. full-time employees is estimated to be $73.1 billion, according to a new study by a Duke University obesity researcher, published today in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. http://phys.org/news205730227.html Other Sciences Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:40:03 EST news205730227 Although first responders willingly put themselves in harm's way during disasters, new research indicates that they may not be as willing— if the disaster is a potentially lethal pandemic. http://phys.org/news204986255.html Medicine & Health Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:37:54 EST news204986255 Firefighters are exposed to potentially dangerous levels of ultrafine particulates at the time they are least likely to wear protective breathing equipment. Because of this, researchers believe firefighters may face an increased risk for heart disease from exposures during the fire suppression process. http://phys.org/news204895228.html Medicine & Health Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:21:16 EST news204895228 A new UC Davis study has found that minimum-wage employees are more likely to be obese than those who earn higher wages, adding to growing evidence that being poor is a risk factor for unhealthy weight. http://phys.org/news192791833.html Medicine & Health Tue, 11 May 2010 10:32:06 EST news192791833 That bracing morning shower and soothing bedtime soak in the tub are potentially important but until now unrecognized sources of the hormones, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals that pollute the environment, scientists reported here today at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. The first-ever evaluation, they said, could lead to new ways to control environmental pollution from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which has been the source of growing concern. http://phys.org/news188678841.html Space & Earth Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:47:48 EST news188678841 A new study that provides a snapshot of a typical American workplace observed that chronic job stress and lack of physical activity are strongly associated with being overweight or obese. http://phys.org/news188657131.html Medicine & Health Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:45:56 EST news188657131 Poor air quality apparently affects the running times of women in marathons, according to a study by Virginia Tech civil and environmental engineer Linsey Marr. http://phys.org/news186771437.html Medicine & Health Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:20:03 EST news186771437 Analyzing physicians' practice patterns may hold valuable clues about how to curb the nation's rising health care costs, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. http://phys.org/news182452340.html Medicine & Health Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:40:01 EST news182452340 (PhysOrg.com) -- The severity of injury and level of impairment -- not the workers' legal fees -- have the most effect on payout for workers' compensation claims among Illinois construction workers, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health have found. http://phys.org/news179137406.html Medicine & Health Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:50:02 EST news179137406 It is well documented that police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease: The question is why. http://phys.org/news165578420.html Medicine & Health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:45 EST news165578420 Truck crashes are a significant public health hazard causing thousands of deaths and injuries each year, with driver fatigue and sleepiness being major causes. A new study has confirmed previous findings that obesity-driven testing strategies identify commercial truck drivers with a high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and suggests that mandating OSA screenings could reduce the risk of truck crashes. http://phys.org/news155993856.html Medicine & Health Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:38:11 EST news155993856