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Insects (including Butterflies)
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The Making of a Queen: Road to Royalty Begins Early in Paper Wasps
May 19, 2010 — Social status in paper wasps is established earlier in life than scientists thought, says a new study. While many social insects have distinct castes that differ in appearance and are fixed from ... > full story -
Caffeine Reduces Mistakes Made by Shift Workers, Study Finds
May 11, 2010 — Caffeine can help those working shifts or nights to make fewer errors, according to a new study. The findings have implications for health workers and for any industry relying on shift or night work, ... > full story -
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Do We Want a Kind of Work That Doesn't Ruin Our Lives?
May 3, 2010 — The way people's work is organized can harm their health by causing a range of ailments, from cardiovascular disease to problems with mental health. A new research study shows that the best way of ... > full story -
Rural to Urban Migration Associated With Increased Obesity and Diabetes Risk in India
April 27, 2010 — Migration from rural to urban areas is associated with increasing levels of obesity and is a factor driving the diabetes epidemic in India, according to a new ... > full story -
Surgical Masks Provided Effective Protection of Health-Care Workers Against H1N1, Study Suggests
March 25, 2010 — The effectiveness of ordinary surgical masks as opposed to respirators in protecting health-care workers against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has been the subject of debate. An observational study ... > full story -
Looming Unemployment Harms Older Workers' Health
March 18, 2010 — Downsizing and demotions at the workplace can be a health hazard for people over age 50, according to new ... > full story -
Insects (including Butterflies)
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Plotting and Treachery in Ant Royal Families
February 25, 2010 — Social insects -- ants in particular -- are usually thought of as selfless entities willing to sacrifice everything for their comrades. However, new research suggests that ant queens are also ... > full story -
Don't Criticize Your Employees in Front of Consumers: It's Bad for Business
February 17, 2010 — When employees are rude to one another, it creates a negative impression that affects consumer judgments of the company, according to new ... > full story -
Review Highlights Health Benefits of Flexible Working Arrangements: Blood Pressure, Sleep and Mental Health Improve
February 16, 2010 — There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees' health if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review suggests. The study may throw ... > full story -
Mandatory Policy Boosts Influenza Vaccination Rate Among Health Care Workers
January 28, 2010 — A mandatory influenza vaccination policy improves immunization rates among health care workers, according to a recent study of a large health care ... > full story
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