Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Higher BMI linked to improved lung function in cystic fibrosis

For patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), overweight and obesity are associated with higher forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration compared with normal weight, according to a meta-analysis published online ...

Medical research

TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots

Take breaks when binge-watching TV to avoid blood clots, say scientists. The warning comes as a study reports that watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35 percent higher risk of blood clots compared ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why we feel confident about decisions we make

Buying a second-hand car at a good price feels good. But choosing a delicious-looking doughnut in the supermarket leaves us riddled with doubt. After all, we resolved to eat a healthier diet this year—so wouldn't it be ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HIIT for liver health

New research led by Western Sydney University suggests that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are effective for improving ...

Oncology & Cancer

Colorectal cancer risk up for patients with psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a review published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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