Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research — Negative and addictive behaviors on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter are associated with an increased risk for major depressive disorder, according to results of a survey conducted at Texas State University.
Thorax — Vitamin D supplements can cut the rate of potentially fatal inflammation of the airways by as much as 45 percent in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and vitamin D deficiency. Read More »
Gastroenterology — The American Gastroenterological Association published new clinical guidelines for treating mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by periods of disease activity and remission. Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — A new government report looking at height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference shows that Americans have gotten both heavier and wider in in the last 15 years. Read More »
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