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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 heart damage caused by long COVID inflammation

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found new clues in the blood of people suffering from long COVID that might explain why so...

Is long COVID hurting your heart? New study reveals lasting damage from inflammation

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have found a potential reason why many people with long COVID experience ongoing heart issues, such as...

A history of COVID-19 may double risks of heart disease, stroke and death

A new study led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California (USC) has found that having a history of COVID-19...

Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term brain damage, study finds

A new study suggests that damage to the brainstem, often called the brain’s "control center," could explain the long-lasting physical and mental effects experienced...

COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death

A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...

How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms

A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...

COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of serious heart problems, study finds

A new nationwide study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of serious heart and...

How music can boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are discovering that music, specifically learning to play a musical instrument, can...

COVID-19 may boost immune memory against flu, study shows

New research suggests that recovering from COVID-19 could help protect against severe cases of the flu by strengthening the immune system’s memory. Scientists from Rockefeller...

COVID-19 linked to higher risk of kidney problems, study finds

A new study from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, reveals a strong link between COVID-19 and the risk of developing acute kidney disorders (AKD),...