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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.

RSV vaccines can effectively protect older adults’ health

A new study by Case Western Reserve School of Medicine has brought promising news for individuals aged 60 and over regarding respiratory syncytial virus...

Research shows real-world challenges in lung cancer screening

A large study involving over 9,000 people getting checked for lung cancer has brought some important insights. This research, shared in the Annals of Internal...

Scientists find brain damage in COVID-19 survivors

A study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on brain health. Conducted by Dr. Costanza Peinkhofer and...

New gut drug may help treat long COVID

A groundbreaking study conducted at the Chinese University of Hong Kong has brought new hope for patients suffering from long COVID, also known as...

Is it COVID, flu, or allergies? How to protect yourself and loved ones this...

Flu season is here once again. And many questions have formed over the last couple of years about how you can stay safe from both...

Probiotics can be a simple aid against COVID

In recent times, a group of scientists found out that a specific type of good bacteria, known as lactobacillus, can help delay and lessen...

COVID-19 variant JN.1 is on the rise. Here’s what you need to know

A new COVID-19 variant is now estimated to make up about 20% of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently...

I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?

EG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts of Australia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descendants of Omicron. While these strains...

Scientists find long-term brain injury markers in people with COVID-19

A new study, recently published in Nature, uncovers significant findings about brain injury markers in COVID-19 patients. This research is a major output from the...

New COVID-19 vaccine shows strong response against omicron variants

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have revealed promising results from their latest study on the updated COVID-19 vaccine's efficacy against various SARS-CoV-2...