COVID-19 pandemic: Many employers uncertain when they'll reopen their workplace, survey finds

New York — More than a third of business leaders don't know when their employees will return to the workplace as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, according to the results of a recent survey. Read more

COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on people's sleep: survey

Virginia Beach, VA — About 3 out of 5 U.S. adults say they're experiencing the worst sleep of their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, results of a recent survey show. Read more

COVID-19 pandemic: Survey of remote workers shows opinions on returning to the office vary

Washington — Workers' opinions about returning to the office amid the COVID-19 pandemic vary greatly based on each individual's situation, but most want their employer to take certain actions to ensure their safety when they do, results of a recent survey show. Read more

New guidelines recommend topical NSAIDS as first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain

Philadelphia — Two physician groups are recommending topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – with or without menthol gel – as a non-opioid "first-line therapy" for treating acute pain from non-low-back musculoskeletal injuries. Read more

Catch a safe ride

Do you carpool to work or use a ride-hailing service? Or maybe you're a ride-share driver? To help protect you from contracting COVID-19 or spreading it to your fellow commuters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following tips. Read more

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