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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.

How COVID-19 hijacks your cells’ power plants to cause severe illness

A new study has shed light on why severe COVID-19 can be so dangerous. Researchers from top institutions, including Weill Cornell Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine,...

How COVID-19 changed sex offender behavior in the UK

New research from the University of Birmingham has revealed that the number of sex offenses committed by strangers in the UK significantly decreased during...

How long COVID may link lung problems to brain fog

A new study suggests that difficulty concentrating, often called "brain fog," in people with long COVID may be connected to how well their lungs...

Air pollution linked to longer lasting long-COVID symptoms

New research reveals that exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of experiencing long-lasting symptoms of long-COVID. The study, conducted by the Barcelona Institute...

Wearable device offers hope for long COVID pain and fatigue relief

A new study suggests that a wearable device using electrical nerve stimulation could provide relief for people dealing with long COVID symptoms like chronic...

Living near oil and gas wells may raise COVID-19 death risks

A recent study has revealed a troubling link between living close to oil and gas wells and higher COVID-19 death rates. Researchers found that areas...

Study confirms getting COVID-19 and flu shots together works well

A recent study shows it’s safe to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time. The trial, published in JAMA Network Open, found...

Study finds who’s most affected by long COVID

A new study from Macquarie University’s Australian Institute of Health Innovation has found that in Australia, long COVID is more likely to impact women,...

Scientists find heart damage caused by long COVID inflammation

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found new clues in the blood of people suffering from long COVID that might explain why so...

Is long COVID hurting your heart? New study reveals lasting damage from inflammation

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have found a potential reason why many people with long COVID experience ongoing heart issues, such as...