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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.

Alcohol-related severe liver damage spikes during COVID-19 pandemic

Amidst the pandemic, there's been a significant increase in alcohol sales, and unfortunately, this has led to dire consequences. Hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis, a...

Long COVID: The uninvited guest that tires the brain and worsens moods

COVID-19. It's a name we've all heard a thousand times, isn't it? And while we hoped that recovering from the virus would be the...

Scientists find key pathway of COVID-19’s widespread organ damage

Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the mechanisms behind the virus's severe disease and multi-organ damage still puzzle scientists. Recently, a multidisciplinary team from Emory...

Antibiotics and COVID-19: A risky mix?

In a new study, scientists warn us: taking too many antibiotics might make COVID-19 worse. The study was led by scientists from the University of...

The long mystery of long COVID: it’s not inflammation!

"Long COVID" sounds like a strange term, doesn't it? It's a term that doctors use for people who have recovered from COVID-19 but still...

Long COVID’s not-so-long goodbye: Singapore’s jolly journey into post-infection research

Feeling puzzled by the term "Long COVID"? Don't worry, you're not alone. Today, we'll dive into the world of "Long COVID", the mysterious after-party of...

COVID-19 testing at home: why you should do it more than once

COVID-19 is a sickness caused by a virus. The virus is called SARS-CoV-2. We have different ways to check if someone has this virus. One...

Understanding long COVID: effects on the heart and blood pressure

Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), commonly known as long COVID-19 or long COVID, is a condition where individuals experience a group of symptoms for...

COVID-19 worry linked to daydreaming but not nighttime dreams

A recent study published in the journal Emotion has shed light on how worries about COVID-19 are linked to the emotional content of daydreaming...

A New method to COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus’s Achilles’ heel

New research has focused on how our bodies produce "broadly neutralizing antibodies" (bnAbs), which can combat a variety of SARS-CoV-2 variants. These insights may help...