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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.

Five ways schools have shifted in five years since COVID-19

The U.S. educational landscape has been drastically transformed since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school campuses five years ago. Access to high-quality teachers and curriculum developed...

These diseases significantly increase COVID-19 death risk

A large-scale study of over 58 million people in England has identified eight rare diseases that greatly increase the risk of death from COVID-19,...

Early adult death rates remain high after COVID-19

A new study from the University of Minnesota reveals that death rates among adults aged 25–44 surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain significantly...

Long COVID: women at greater risk compared to men – could immune system differences...

About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can...

Study shows link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s-related brain changes

A new study has found that people who had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of developing changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s...

Weight management program can treat long COVID, study finds

A recent study suggests that a structured weight management program, combined with support from dietitians and peers, could help people with long COVID who...

Getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccines together is safe, study finds

A new study has confirmed that it’s safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot on the same day. This finding simplifies the...

Women face higher risk of long COVID, study finds

A recent study has revealed that women have a significantly higher risk of developing long COVID compared to men, with women aged 40 to...

People with multiple COVID infections more likely to get long COVID

A new study has provided key insights into the risks associated with long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Researchers found that...

How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart

It started as a respiratory illness – or so everyone thought. But it quickly became apparent that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was...