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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.

AI helps scientists spot new COVID-19 variants

Scientists from The Universities of Manchester and Oxford have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to better spot and track the emergence of...

Vaccination strongly lowers risk of heart and blood clot after COVID-19

A recent study brings good news for those concerned about the aftereffects of COVID-19, especially when it comes to heart and clot-related complications. Published in...

This blood test could predict lung health recovery in long COVID-19

Researchers from UVA Health have made a promising discovery that could change the way doctors treat patients with severe COVID-19. They've found a potential method...

Long COVID can affect your gut and mental health

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, it brought with it a range of symptoms that affected people in various ways. A...

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid linked to multiple heart risks

As the world continues to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of Paxlovid, a promising treatment option, has been a beacon of hope...

Scientists find the key to fighting evolving COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to change, researchers are keeping a close eye on the virus and how vaccines stack up against new variants. A recent...

Man with over 200 COVID-19 shots shows surprising immune response

In an unusual case that caught the attention of researchers in Germany, a man has taken more than 200 COVID-19 vaccinations for personal reasons,...

COVID-19 virus can stay in the body more than 1 year, study finds

Researchers from UC San Francisco have made a startling discovery that could help explain why some people suffer from long COVID, a condition where...

Chronic fatigue could be a sign of long COVID

Recent research from La Trobe University has made significant strides in understanding the complex relationship between myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID,...

Latest vaccines and treatments cut COVID-19 risks

A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic, shared in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, brings hopeful news in the fight against COVID-19. The research shows that...