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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.

COVID-19 pandemic had big impact on bone health

A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology reveals a worrying trend: the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected bone health in young...

Long COVID in nursing homes can harm brain function in older people

COVID-19 has been a major concern for nursing homes, where older adults live in close proximity to each other. A recent study led by researchers...

Scientists find new way to restore sense of smell in people with long COVID

Parosmia, a condition where people experience a distorted sense of smell, has emerged as a common symptom in COVID-19 patients, with up to 60%...

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine critical for people with autoimmune rheumatic disease

A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that a fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine significantly benefits patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases,...

Mild inflammation linked to long COVID symptoms in women

New research has found that women who had mild inflammation during acute Covid-19 are more likely to suffer from Long Covid symptoms, particularly muscle...

Loss of smell and taste due to COVID-19 can be reversed, study finds

A study led by the University of Trieste, Italy, brings hope to those who lost their sense of smell or taste due to COVID-19. Published...

Why people with long COVID have brain fog

Understanding Long COVID's Brain-Related Symptoms Researchers are striving to solve the mystery behind the neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog, difficulty concentrating,...

Chinese medicine shows promise in COVID-19 recovery, study finds

A study by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) reports that over half of COVID-19 patients treated during Hong...

New super-sensitive test can spot hidden infections early

In a breakthrough that could change the way we fight diseases, scientists have come up with a super-sensitive test that can detect dangerous germs...

Scientists find link between immune response and Long COVID

Some people end up with long-lasting illness after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This is called Long COVID. Symptoms can include...