Could there be occupational and environmental medicine risk factors associated with ovarian cancer? Researchers in Montreal, Canada have compiled results that point to the possibility. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses the research presented: According to research conducted on behalf of Universite de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, there may […]
Health Care Heroes 2023 Finalists Announced
Los Angeles, CA based Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz shares the roster of commendable medical professionals who have earned their tickets as finalists for the Health Care Heroes Awards from Business Journal in 2023: Health Care Heroes is an annual award ceremony hosted by Business Journal which sets out to recognize […]
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals Could Result in Childhood Disease
Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician, takes a look at a recent study out of Mount Sinai that draws potential connections between chemical exposure and liver disease: In a study published in New York, NY on July 6, 2022, researchers at Mount Sinai have reported that there may be a link between […]
Occupational Medicine Enters the Metaverse
Latus Health, a U.K. based virtual / telehealth occupational health provider is developing the first virtual hospital in the metaverse. But even if you’re not into the whole NFT craze, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz thinks this simple concept could be transformative in the way we approach global health. Virtual Reality is becoming more and more […]
Take a Break! Encourage Employee Work Breaks
In this week’s edition of Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz’s workplace wellness blog series, the occupational medicine specialist talks about work breaks and why they are important. Here are some of the benefits of encouraging employees to take a break: Lunch breaks are great. But these breaks are also inherently important for physical health. Dr. Eli […]