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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.

Are we out of the pandemic phase of COVID-19?

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said last week that the U.S. is transitioning “out of the pandemic phase” of the...

You may show new symptoms after a positive test for COVID-19

Scientists from CDC found that the prevalence of certain symptoms and conditions is increased at 31 to 150 days following testing in people who...

These people have a lower infection risk from COVID-19 omicron

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich found that the immune system develops a high-quality antibody response after three encounters with the coronavirus spike...

Plant-based diets may lower risks of severe COVID-19, study finds

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that plant-based diets support immunity, which may decrease the risk of severe COVID-19 infection. The research...

Virtual exercise program could reduce ‘long COVID’ symptoms, study finds

Scientists from St James's Hospital in Dublin found that fatigue, breathlessness, and other symptoms that persist after COVID-19 can be improved by a six-week...

Heartburn drug famotidine may help treat COVID-19, study shows

Scientists from the University of Virginia found that the heartburn drug famotidine may help treat COVID-19. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many...

This study shows the cause of blood clots in severe COVID-19

Scientists from the University of Reading found inflammation and blood clotting seen in very severe cases of COVID-19 may be caused by the antibodies...

Second-generation COVID vaccine can produce high levels of antibodies

Scientists from the University of Washington found a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in clinical testing. They tested 4,037 adults over 18 years of...

This dog drug may help inhibit COVID-19 virus, study shows

Scientists from the University of Chicago found the drug masitinib may be effective in treating COVID-19. They found the drug inhibited the replication of SARS-CoV-2...

Early COVID-19 mindset predicts well-being

Mindsets developed in the first 10 days of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced people’s emotions and health behaviors – and ultimately predicted their well-being six...