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Some children, particularly boys, continue to gain weight even after COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures have been eased, indicating the challenges in reversing the effects of lockdowns, reveals a study in Argentina. However, sedentary behaviours have decreased while quality of life has improved.

Use of vitamin D but not calcium supplementation appears effective at preventing multiple sclerosis (MS) in individuals of European descent, suggests a recent study.

Motivational interviewing (MI) in combination with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) improves negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, reports a study. These symptoms are initially thought of as resistant to any intervention.

A recent study has shown that antipsychotic monotherapy does not reduce the risk of hospitalization for severe physical health problems when compared with polypharmacy in patients with schizophrenia.

A meta-analysis of randomized trials has revealed that influenza vaccination is effective at preventing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, major acute cardiovascular events, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in those with ACS.