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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.

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...

A history of COVID-19 may double risks of heart disease, stroke and death

A new study led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California (USC) has found that having a history of COVID-19...

Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term brain damage, study finds

A new study suggests that damage to the brainstem, often called the brain’s "control center," could explain the long-lasting physical and mental effects experienced...

COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death

A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...

How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms

A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...

COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of serious heart problems, study finds

A new nationwide study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of serious heart and...