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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.

People with multiple COVID infections more likely to get long COVID

A new study has provided key insights into the risks associated with long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Researchers found that...

How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart

It started as a respiratory illness – or so everyone thought. But it quickly became apparent that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was...

Paxlovid may help treat Long COVID, study finds

Long COVID, a condition affecting millions of people months or even years after a COVID-19 infection, continues to challenge researchers and clinicians. A recent study...

AI finds 4 types of long COVID

Hospitals across the United States are as diverse as the patients they treat. Differences in staffing, equipment, technical resources, and patient demographics mean that universal...

Long COVID is a big challenge for 1 in 5 Americans

Millions of American adults are grappling with the lingering effects of long COVID, with nearly one in five sufferers experiencing symptoms so severe that...

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...