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Study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans.

NIOC: Iran sitting atop over 160b barrels of recoverable hydrocarbon reserves

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that Iran's recoverable liquid hydrocarbon (crude oil, condensates and gas liquids) and gas reserves stand at 160.12 billion barrels and 33.33 trillion cubic meters, respectively.

Chinese delivery men sitting tall in the saddle

As millions of Chinese go home for the upcoming Spring Festival, many food delivery men (Waimai Xiaoge) will not go home but tirelessly continue to work.

Sitting could be big health risk for frail folks

After years of being told that sitting too much is deadly, a new study suggested that being sedentary for long periods of time may not be an equal-opportunity health risk.

Sitting around for two weeks raises diabetes and heart disease risk

Being a couch potato for just two weeks increases the risk of developing serious diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to new research.

Iran's sitting volleyballers cruise into final in Rio

Iran managed to book a place in the final fixture of the sitting volleyball meet of Rio 2016 Paralympics, Brazil, following a sweeping victory over the host.

Sitting in traffic jams bad for you

With millions of motorists in the UK set to hit the road for the bank holiday weekend, drivers have been urged to close windows and turn off fans while in traffic jams to avoid breathing in dangerously high levels of air pollution.

Shuffling while sitting 'can protect arteries in legs'

Fidgeting while sitting can protect the arteries in legs and help prevent arterial dysfunction, according to a new report.

Sitting for hours likely to raise type 2 diabetes risk

Sitting for long stretches might boost your risk for type 2 diabetes, even if you exercise, researchers reported.

Too much sitting hurts heart patients' health

Even with regular exercise, people with heart disease who sit too much have worse health than those who sit less, a new study suggests.

Too much sitting can be deadly

Regular exercise doesn't erase the higher risk of serious illness or premature death that comes from sitting too much each day, a new review revealed.