Workplace

Years of exposure to loud noise in the workplace may increase the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Asia Conference.

Fostering a shared connection to purpose and validating the importance of institutional well-being are essential to building a healthy oncology workplace culture.

NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of eye care professionals have convened for Academy ’23, as the community joins to recognize World Sight Day on Oct. 12.

U.S. adults who report exposure to high levels of workplace discrimination are 54% more likely to develop hypertension compared with people who report low levels of discrimination exposure, researchers reported.

Rates of anxiety and depression were higher among people who worked remotely or in a hybrid setting compared with those who worked in-person, according to a press release.

Published results showed most Black orthopedic surgeons reported experiencing workplace discrimination, bias and exclusion that could be categorized as subtypes of racial microaggressions during orthopedic residency.

A lifestyle intervention delivered at work sites with or without meal replacement was associated with a mean weight loss of more than 8% at 6 months, according to a study published in Obesity.

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a framework that outlines the foundational role employers should play in promoting mental health and well-being in the workplace.

Black, Hispanic and Asian American-Pacific Islander individuals feel less comfortable engaging in mental health discussions in the workplace compared with their white colleagues, new research shows.

Enrollment in a workplace mental health program was linked to improvements in symptoms of anxiety and depression and resulted in positive return on investment for employers, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.