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Washington — In an effort to prevent suicides, OSHA has published a new resource that features tips on how to identify and respond to warning signs.

Sydney — A combination of physical therapy and psychological interventions is most effective for treating people with chronic lower back pain, results of a recent study suggest.

The less light in your bedroom at night, the better. That’s what researchers from Northwestern University are saying after their study found that light exposure during sleep may harm your cardiovascular function and increase your insulin resistance.

Provo, UT — Nearly half of U.S. employees say they work while on vacation, according to the results of a recent survey.

St. Louis — Employees with severe alcohol use disorder miss more than twice as many workdays because of illness, injury or simply skipping work, researchers from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine say.

Sendai, Japan — Thirty minutes of weight training a week can help prolong your life, results of a recent study out of Japan suggest.

Bloomington, IN — Stigma toward people with depression may be lessening in the workplace and other settings, results of a recent study by researchers from Indiana University and Pennsylvania State University suggest.

Washington — Promoting mental health in the workplace is the goal of a new public education campaign from the Department of Labor.

Hartford, CT — More than 2 out of 5 workers have chosen to delay routine medical care since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as many report declines in physical health, mental health and social well-being.

Ljubljana, Slovenia — Work intensity is the most commonly identified risk factor for daily stress on the job, European researchers have concluded after conducting a research review.