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By CutestPrincess on November 6th, 2008

Why Good Benefits Matter

Who wouldn’t love to take a day off from work to curl up in front of Oprah when we feel a tickle in our throat? And what new mom wouldn’t like more time to stare into her baby’s big round eyes (and then take a much-needed nap)? But family-friendly policies like paid sick days and maternity leave aren’t just luxuries that would make our lives more pleasant–they’re essential, and they actually benefit all of us.

Healthcare Industry
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By balisunset on September 7th, 2008

Byssinosis: The Brown Lung Disease on Textile Workers

Brown lung disease (also known as byssinosis, cotton bract disease, and cotton worker’s lung) is defined as an occupational respiratory disease caused by the long-term inhalation of cotton, flax, or hemp dust and characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. The expression brown lung comes from the brown dust on the leaves surrounding the cotton balls.

Conditions and Diseases
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