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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.

A history of COVID-19 may double risks of heart disease, stroke and death

A new study led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California (USC) has found that having a history of COVID-19...

Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term brain damage, study finds

A new study suggests that damage to the brainstem, often called the brain’s "control center," could explain the long-lasting physical and mental effects experienced...

COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death

A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...

How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms

A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...

COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of serious heart problems, study finds

A new nationwide study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of serious heart and...

How music can boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are discovering that music, specifically learning to play a musical instrument, can...

COVID-19 may boost immune memory against flu, study shows

New research suggests that recovering from COVID-19 could help protect against severe cases of the flu by strengthening the immune system’s memory. Scientists from Rockefeller...

COVID-19 linked to higher risk of kidney problems, study finds

A new study from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, reveals a strong link between COVID-19 and the risk of developing acute kidney disorders (AKD),...

Dizziness and fatigue common in children with long COVID, study warns

A new study from the Kennedy Krieger Institute reveals that most children with long COVID are likely to experience a condition called orthostatic intolerance...

How COVID-19 may trigger or worsen diabetes

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered how COVID-19 can cause new cases of diabetes or worsen existing diabetes in infected individuals. Using a cutting-edge...