A majority (82%) of UK workers have said they suffer from physical pain due to their stress levels at work, according to new research.

The Health and Wellbeing at Work event is back for its 17th year at Birmingham’s NEC. Here HR magazine provides a roundup of some of the key takeaways from day one.

The World Obesity Federation has warned that more than half the world’s population, 4 billion people, will be classed as overweight or obese by 2035, if current trends continue.

People should stop bringing cake into the office because of the risks it poses to colleagues’ health, the head of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.

Employers must act now to ensure workplaces are ready for warmer weather in the future, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced.

A new survey has found the majority of women think there should be more support in their workplace when it comes to female health issues.

RSA Insurance has introduced a new policy granting paid leave to employees dealing with issues of domestic abuse.

The government has introduced new legislation allowing medical professionals other than GPs to provide fit notes for sick workers if they are unable to work.

Just 9% of men and 16% of women can expect to reach retirement in good health.

The number of employment tribunals relating to menopause increased in 2021, highlighting a potential rise in awareness of the condition.

Working from home is as dangerous to the health of UK workers as smoking, according to new research from private healthcare company Bupa.

Over a quarter of adults in the UK are living with chronic pain conditions, and are having to manage them in the workplace.