Workers' compensation claims offer insight into seafood processing injuries in Oregon

A review of workers’ compensation claims indicates that workers in Oregon’s seafood processing industry are suffering serious injuries at higher rates than the statewide average.

Dietary anti-cancer compound may work by influence on cellular genetics

Researchers have found that sulforaphane, a dietary compound from broccoli that’s helps prevent prostate cancer, may work through its influence on long, non-coding RNAs.

Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

Fish and mercury: Detailed consumption advisories would better serve women across U.S.

Among women of childbearing age in the U.S., fish consumption has increased while blood mercury has decreased, suggesting improved health for women and their babies.

Photos show promise as dietary assessment tool, but more training needed

Research at suggests that photos of your food are good for a lot more than just entertaining your friends on social media – they might help improve your health and also national nutrition policy.

Vitamin E deficiency linked to embryo damage, death

Researchers have explained how deficient levels of vitamin E can cause neurologic damage to an embryo, failure to normally develop and death – a process that can be one cause of miscarriage.

'Navigators' help indigenous cancer patients overcome barriers to diagnosis, treatment

New research shows that patient “navigators” are a valuable resource for American Indians and Alaskan Natives with cancer as they try to overcome barriers to diagnosis and care.

Millions of people with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E

People with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E – which could be a serious public health concern, in light of the millions of people who have this condition.

Air pollution and lack of physical activity pose competing threats to children in China

Children and adolescents in mainland China are facing two serious and conflicting public health threats: ongoing exposure to air pollution and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle with little regular physical activity outside school.

Improving child-teacher interactions can reduce preschoolers' stress levels

A school-based intervention that promotes warm and caring interactions between a teacher and child can reduce the child’s stress in the classroom, a new study has found.

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