News tagged with health workforce

Children of working moms face more health problems

Children of working mothers are significantly more likely to experience health problems, including asthma and accidents, than children of mothers who don't work, according to new research from North Carolina State University.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Hours worked by physicians have decreased steadily in last decade

After remaining stable for 2 decades, the average hours worked per week by physicians decreased by about 7 percent between 1996 and 2008, according to a study in the February 24 issue of JAMA.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 23, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Older workers are the healthy 'survivors' of the workplace

Experts at The University of Nottingham say our stress levels at work peak when we reach about 50 to 55 years of age and decrease as we head towards retirement.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0