This statement updates the recommendations for influenza vaccines and antiviral medications usage in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children.

A large-scale study utilizing UK Biobank data revealed a 16% increased risk of developing asthma in individuals with type 2 diabetes (HR, 1.16), a trend observed across both high and low genetic risk groups. The research tracked 388,775 individuals over 13.6 years and confirmed that the T2D-asthma connection remained significant even after adjusting for age, sex, smoking status, and genetic susceptibility.

New guidelines for Asian Indians redefine obesity with two stages: Stage 1, marked by increased adiposity (BMI >23 kg/m²) without functional impact, & Stage 2, where obesity significantly affects physical & organ functions. Stage 2 requires a mandatory BMI exceeding 23 kg/m², along with either excess waist size or waist-to-height ratio & at least one symptom of activity limitation or obesity-related comorbidities.

The Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) debunked a suspected link between birth weight (BW) and the risk of developing cataracts or pseudophakia in adulthood. Neither low nor high BW was found to be associated with a higher prevalence of cataracts or pseudophakia in participants aged 35 to 74 years. The study concluded that prematurity, rather than low birth weight, may be more relevant to cataract risk.