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Low zinc, vitamin D levels may predict susceptibility to COVID-19

Low zinc, vitamin D levels may predict susceptibility to COVID-19

23 Sep 2022 byStephen Padilla

Patients with COVID-19 show very low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and zinc, regardless of age, sex, and comorbidities, reports a study. Vitamin D and zinc deficiency appears to be relevant factors in identifying individuals who are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Sep 2022
Play-based exercise boosts fitness, fundamental movement in kids with bronchiectasis

Play-based exercise boosts fitness, fundamental movement in kids with bronchiectasis

23 Sep 2022 byTristan Manalac

Children suffering from bronchiectasis may benefit from a play-based therapeutic exercise regimen, which results in better fitness and fundamental movement skill (FMS), according to a recent pilot trial.

23 Sep 2022