In Japan, business operators employing 50 or more workers are required by law to appoint a certified occupational physician (COP), whose rol...

Nickel oxide (NiO) is a widely-used compound in manufacturing and its nanoparticles (NPs) in particular are used to make batteries and addit...

 The Covid-19 pandemic has strained the physical and mental health of people the world over. Many governments have declared heath emerg...

In 2001, a worker who was regularly exposed to fine indium-containing dusts died of lung collapse (pneumothorax) and scarring (interstitial ...

In Japan alone, about 20 million people are diabetic or pre-diabetic, many of which are of working age. There are two important factors that...

By now, it is no secret that certain professions are considerably more likely to cause work-related diseases and injuries. One notable examp...

Many countries in the world are now facing the consequences of having a rapidly aging population. In Japan, the situation is dire enough tha...

By now, it is no mystery that long working hours have negative effects on health; some examples include depression, sleep problems, and unhe...

Studies have shown that, when an employee feels like their efforts are not adequately rewarded, they are more likely to consider resigning (...

Lead is a key industrial metal produced in great quantities, but lead exposure can lead to serious medical problems in people employed in le...

For many workers today, workstations consist of a computer with a mouse, a keyboard, and, potentially, an armrest. Working at such a worksta...

Medial elbow tendinopathy, commonly known as “golfer’s elbow”, is a painful condition of the upper limb. Along with lateral elbow tendinopat...