CP, February 2019, Vol 11, No 2

Smokers who use e-cigarettes no more likely to quit in the long term, study finds

People who use e-cigarettes alongside traditional cigarettes are no more likely to quit smoking in the long term than those who only smoke cigarettes, research has shown.…

Depression linked to atrial fibrillation diagnosis

Depression is associated with an increased likelihood of atrial fibrillation diagnosis, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.…

Obesity increases risk of childhood asthma by 29%, say researchers

Obesity is a major preventable cause of childhood asthma, conclude the authors of a study published in Paediatrics.…