Previous Story Sickness at work Even the survivors of corporate downsizing are paying a price, with their health. A new study finds that the employees left behind are more likely to get sick, for longer periods of time. Sick leaves of more than three days increased 31-percent during the four year study. Researchers looked at companies that trimmed the workforce by more than 13-percent. Burn Victims Tonight, doctors in Boston are announcing a formula that can predict whether a burn victim will survive. The three critical factors include: burns covering more than 40-percent of the body, being over age 60, and having lung damage from smoke and heat. With all three conditions, the risk of death is 90-percent. Cancer causing fires And a warning is going out tonight that could make you hold your breath before lighting a nice, cozy fire in the fireplace. An EPA study on animals found long-term exposure to wood smoke is twelve-times more likely to cause cancer than an equal amount of cigarette smoke. Scientists say you can lower your risk by making sure the chimney is clean, and cracking a window or door for improved ventilation. Home | Upcoming Stories | Previous Stories |Survey | About Healthy Living | E-Mail