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Doctoral candidate Kathryn McAuliffe studies how shift work disrupts the body's internal clock—and whether that disruption drives nurses to quit.

In an exciting new milestone in the field of Occupational Health Psychology, Drs. Leslie Hammer (current director of the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC), a Total Worker Health® Center of excellence funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)), Robert (Bob) Sinclair (former founding editor of Occupational Health Science and member of our Institute Advisory Board), and Ryan Olson (former co-director of the OHWC) were honored as inaugural F

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New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences finds individuals who use cannabis, alcohol and tobacco report significantly worse sleep quality, more insomnia, and greater daytime sleepiness than those who use cannabis alone.

A new pilot study from researchers at OccHealthSci found a single dose of THC before bed delayed sleep onset, disrupted brain wave patterns and reduced heart rate variability—challenging the popular belief that cannabis improves sleep.

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New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and Oregon Health and Science University suggests that earlier breakfasts may be better for managing glucose in pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes.

New research examines factors contributing to burnout among primary care workers, suggesting it isn’t just the workload—it’s the values gap.

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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.