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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.

New super antibodies can fight all COVID-19 variants, study shows

A team of international scientists has made an exciting discovery. They found some very strong antibodies that can fight against all known versions of...

Gout drug shows promise in treating COVID-19, study finds

Researchers from the University of Georgia have discovered that probenecid, an anti-inflammatory drug typically used to treat gout, could significantly improve outcomes for patients...

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are...

COVID-19 leads to inflammation, causing bone loss and fractures

In simple words, a new study from UC Davis Health suggests that getting sick with COVID-19 might weaken our bones. This might come as a...

COVID’s long-term impact: the two-year struggle with brain fog

Sometimes, the effects of COVID-19 hang around much longer than we'd like. One of these lingering issues is brain fog, or trouble thinking clearly. A...

This brain training helps boost energy and reduce fatigue in long COVID

COVID-19 is not only a severe illness for some but can also lead to ongoing health issues, even after recovery. This condition, known as long...

Fighting lung damage from long COVID

Long COVID: A Lingering Threat The pandemic has been hard to deal with. While the world has been fighting to stop the virus, making vaccines,...

COVID-19 reduced traffic, but increased crash severity, shows study

During the COVID-19 pandemic, something unexpected happened on the roads. As people stayed at home and traffic decreased, there were fewer accidents overall. However, researchers have...

Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID

There are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone – so you...

Scientists confirm the link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

The COVID-19 virus has dominated global attention since it was first identified, but now researchers have discovered a disturbing connection between the disease it...