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A team of researchers from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the BENFRA Botanical Dietary Supplements Research Center found that the herb American Skullcap improved mobility and sleep in aging fruit flies and by protecting brain health.

OccHealthSci Associate Professor Saurabh Thosar was recently honored with the Distinguished Faculty Excellence Award from the OHSU Faculty Senate.

A team of researchers from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and OHSU want to help hospitals reduce patient and healthcare provider injuries by providing a framework of four easy to follow recommendations.

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OHSU researchers find catching at least seven hours of sleep a night will improve how you feel, how long you live

The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci

The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci

New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences explored how the combined use of cannabis and cigarettes affects daily activities in individuals who consume either and both substances.

At OccHealthSci, Associate Professor Matthew Butler is a co-investigator of the Department of Defense-funded study: The combat polytrauma triad: Photosensitivity as a link between PTSD and chronic pain after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

A small but intriguing study from OccHealthSci researchers suggests that regularizing bedtime—without changing sleep duration—may help control blood pressure.

Discoveries from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences may help explain why heart attacks occur more frequently among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.

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New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences delivers organizations a powerful new tool to measure perceptions of respect in the workplace.

OccHealthSci announces Assistant Professor Nicole Bowles and Associate Professor David Hurtado as recipients of the 2025 Anger Impact Awards for Research.

New research from OccHealthSci finds that your body’s internal clock controls how much exercise lowers your blood pressure, with 1:00 p.m. workouts providing the biggest benefit.

The 4 th  International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®   is happening virtually this October 21-24. OccHealthSci’s  Oregon Healthy Workforce Center  is attending this year’s virtual symposium and we’re looking forward to seeing you there. But before the symposium begins, here’s a sample of what you can expect from the team at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center.   Building Capacity for a Total Worker Health Workforce  October 22 10:30 AM-11:45 AM ET Virtual Join...

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Researchers at OccHealthSci are examining how overtime pay influences the health and well-being of agricultural workers and their families.

New research from OccHealthSci finds teenage workers face higher injury rates during their first month of employment compared to their overall portion of the workforce.