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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.

Scientists find links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

A review in the Journal of Neurochemistry delves into the potential connections between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease (AD), emphasizing the neurological symptoms experienced by...

High blood pressure and diabetes increase COVID-19 risks, study finds

Recent research reveals that individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization, critical...

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing...

As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high alert for the possibility of a tripledemic, or a...

A new chapter in our battle against COVID-19: Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine takes center stage

In recent times, the world has been grappling with the numerous challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus, in its unrelenting manner, has morphed...

Scientists find link between short sleep and higher risk of long COVID

A new study proposes that sleep duration plays a pivotal role in modulating the relationship between pre-existing medical conditions and the risk of developing...

Yes, you should get a COVID shot this year

Don't call it a comeback. COVID is still around, as many who were unlucky enough to get it over the summer can attest. But experts...

Long COVID patients are much more likely to have multiple organ abnormalities

It wasn’t that long ago that some people speculated that long COVID was all in the mind – a psychosomatic illness. Thankfully, that period...

Scientists discover a potential weak spot in the COVID’s armor

Imagine discovering a hidden lever that controls an evil robot and, once disabled, the robot cannot function anymore. That's somewhat similar to what scientists from...

Vaccination could prevent against long Covid symptoms

A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers has unveiled that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine not only curtails the risk of developing long-haul COVID...

Scientists find new blood test for long COVID

A new study has unearthed specific biological markers and distinct abnormalities in immune and hormonal function in patients suffering from long COVID. Researchers, utilizing blood...