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Poor Ergonomics are Bad for Business
(News) A Microsoft study finds that repetitive strain injury is epidemic -- and workplaces are feeling the pain.
Cell Phones May Pose a Risk to Children
(news) Cell Phones May Pose a Risk to Children
Cell Phone for Kids Gets Shelved
(news) Cell Phone for Kids Gets Shelved
Study Details Mobile Phone Dangers
(news) Long-term use increases the risk of developing tumors, new research indicates.
Where to Dump Your Dead Technology
(news) Office Depot teams with HP to recycle your old electronics gear for free.
Home Office: Take Comfort in Your Home Office
(howto) Seven ways to soothe the aches and pains of life in a digital world.
Mobile Computing: Pain-Free Portable Computing
(howto) Ergonomics to go: tips, products for comfortable computing on the road.
In Search of the Green PC
(news) Environmental groups, vendors, and PC users grapple with reducing toxic waste from discarded electronics equipment.
Ergonomics Rules Go Voluntary
(news) OSHA opts for guidelines, and while worker organizations complain, others say it allows for more choices.
Will Your Cell Phone Kill You?
(news) We're all cell phone guinea pigs, yet the studies still outnumber definitive conclusions.
Digital Doctors May Be in Your Future
(news) Health official foresees a role for online consultations, diagnoses--with safeguards.

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