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Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown
Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown
12 May 2023

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.

Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown
12 May 2023
Influenza vaccine wards off cardiovascular events, death in CAD patients
Influenza vaccine wards off cardiovascular events, death in CAD patients
10 May 2023 byStephen Padilla

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.

Influenza vaccine wards off cardiovascular events, death in CAD patients
10 May 2023