National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Coverage of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the Nexus archive.
- CDC nominee on shaky ground following US Senate confirmation hearing
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faced skepticism during a Senate confirmation hearing where she failed to secure bipartisan support. Lawmakers questioned her commitment to scientific integrity and transparency, with Chairman Bill Cassidy criticizing her evasive answers and expressing concerns about political influence.
- Experts call for four day working week as study links obesity to long work hours
Experts are calling for a four-day working week due to a study that links long work hours to obesity. The study suggests that reducing work hours can improve overall health and well-being. This proposal aims to address growing health concerns.
- Working long hours makes staff more likely to be obese, study suggests
A study suggests that working long hours makes staff more likely to be obese. This is due to the lack of time for physical activity and healthy eating. The study highlights the importance of work-life balance for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.