Study indicates that severe forms of COVID-19 infection in children may increase cardiovascular disease risks

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Scientists analysed blood samples from 147 children across different COVID-19 conditions and identified significant metabolic disruptions beyond the acute viral infection phase. These alterations affect how the body processes fats (triglycerides and cholesterol) critical to healthy heart structure.

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