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Study links post-9/11 work to autoimmune diseases

New York – People who performed prolonged work at the site of the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attack may have an increased risk for developing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, according to a study from Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Tanya Clay House

House hearing raises concerns over EEOC action on wellness programs

Washington – Employer-sponsored wellness programs can lead to healthier employees and reduced costs, but recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decisions have discouraged implementation of the programs, according to witnesses at a March 24 hearing convened by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.
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FMCSA reveals study plan for restart rule

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published details about an upcoming study into whether a 34-hour restart rule for commercial motor vehicle drivers improves safety for truckers and commuters.
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