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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 the cause of muscle weakness in long COVID

Why Do Some COVID-19 Survivors Still Feel Sick? COVID-19 hit us hard and unexpectedly, but what's more puzzling for many is why some of those...

Man’s blue legs after standing: a result of long COVID?

The Strange Case of Blue Legs A 33-year-old man had a weird problem. After he stood up for about a minute, his legs turned red...

Cause of long COVID remains most troublesome question about the syndrome

What causes long COVID? More than three years after the start of the pandemic, this remains the most bedeviling question about a mystifying syndrome...

Common cold virus linked to deadly blood clots, study finds

People get sick from colds all the time. Coughs sneezes, and a stuffy nose is typical symptoms. But two doctors have found something unexpected. A...

Why COVID-19 harms the heart and other organs

Since COVID-19 began, scientists have been puzzled. Why does this virus hurt people for so long, and in so many ways, unlike other viruses? A Surprising...

What is POTS? And how is it related to long COVID?

POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been hearing more about recently. When people stand up, get out of bed...

How to tell if symptoms are due to allergies, the common cold, the flu,...

Spring and summer have a lot to offer—warmer weather, pretty flowers, and relaxing vacations. For some people, however, they also bring on the dreaded seasonal...

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...