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OccHealthSci October 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Oct 17, 20244 min read
The function of variants of a DNA repair enzyme associated with liver cancer
A recent study shares significant insights into fundamental mechanisms that affect an individual’s likelihood of developing liver cancer.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 16, 20243 min read
OccHealthSci September 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Oct 14, 20244 min read
A high-fat diet may affect your ability to adapt to time changes
Individuals who eat a high-fat dies may expect their bodies to have a harder time adjusting to time changes like daylight saving or jet lag.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 8, 20241 min read
Gotu Kola may enhancing neuronal growth and combating age-related deficits
OccHealthSci researchers suggest that Gotu Kola may promote neuronal connectivity, which is vital for cognitive function and memory.
Shaun McGillis
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Ambulatory blood pressure--how many measures are needed?
OccHealthSci research shows at least 11 measurements are required to calculate the average daytime BP with 95% accuracy.
Shaun McGillis
Aug 28, 20242 min read
OccHealthSci August 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Aug 28, 20244 min read
OccHealthSci July 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Jul 30, 20243 min read
A group approach to navigating pain for home health workers
OccHealthSci pilot program provides home care workers access to resources to reduce the risk of injuries and improve health and wellbeing.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 15, 20244 min read
OccHealthSci June 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Working nightshifts long term increased risk factors for cardiovascular health
OccHealthSci researchers provide evidence that night shift work is associated with increased risk factors for poor cardiovascular health.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 9, 20243 min read
OccHealthSci May 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
May 27, 20244 min read
OHSU researcher focuses on workplace well-being and mental health
Leslie Hammer, Ph.D., has been, “screaming for 30 years” that workplaces need to pay attention to the mental health of their workers.
Shaun McGillis
May 22, 20244 min read
National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Week Blog
The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Week is May 6 -10.
OccHealthSci
May 8, 20242 min read
OccHealthSci April 2024 Newsletter
The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci
Shaun McGillis
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Blood pressure, circadian systems, and exercise
OccHealthSci researchers receive new grant to study the physiology of exercise in relation to sleep and circadian health.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 7, 20242 min read
OccHealthSci January 2024 Newsletter
Discover professional development opportunities, the lates news and research from OccHealthSci and a preview of upcoming events.
Shaun McGillis
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Community Partnerships to Promote Black Health
Research Assistant Omar Ordaz-Johnson explored healthcare experiences among Black Americans to identify barriers in optimizing care.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Supporting employee sleep results in greater workplace safety
Research finds a Total Worker Health intervention targeting sleep at the supervisor and employee level resulted in greater safety behaviors.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Study: People with obesity burn less energy during day
A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those who are obesity spend more energy during night.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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