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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.

Vaping may increase asthma risk, study finds

The usage of e-cigarettes or vaping has seen a dramatic surge among adolescents over recent years. Although perceived as less harmful, e-cigarettes expose users to...

Stay vigilant: the continuing importance of COVID-19 precautions

As the world moves beyond the initial shock and devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us, weary and vaccinated, are hoping to leave...

Scientists find how COVID-19 can increase risks of heart attacks, stroke

Ever wondered why some folks have a harder time with COVID-19, especially those with heart troubles? A team of scientists, donned in their lab coats...

Creatine supplement may help relieve some long COVID symptoms

Creatine supplements are popular among fitness enthusiasts. It’s no wonder, with research showing it may help improve strength and power, and support recovery between...

ChatGPT: A helpful tool in boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake

Researchers believe that ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI), could help get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. In a study published in the journal Human...

Risk of ‘long COVID’ is exaggerated, study finds

Long COVID refers to symptoms and health problems that persist or appear after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has resolved. However, some experts...

Eye exams may help test long COVID, study finds

A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has potentially discovered a connection between Long COVID syndrome and alterations in the blood vessels...

Scientists find why long COVID harms multiple organs

Long COVID continues to baffle experts and affects millions globally. This condition involves persistent symptoms like exhaustion, difficulty breathing, and confusion long after the...

Scientists find a new cause of long COVID

Have you ever wondered why some people suffer from long-lasting symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 while others bounce back quickly? A new study from researchers...

Scientists find COVID’s weak spot and how to stop it

Scientists from UC Riverside have made a big discovery that could change how we fight COVID and other viruses like the flu. They found out...