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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.

A nasal spray can prevent coronavirus infection and fight new variants

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed a molecule called TriSb92 that, when administered nasally, is effective in preventing the disease caused by...

Long-term intermittent fasting can reduce COVID-19 heart failure and death

Intermittent fasting is a method of eating that involves alternating between periods of eating and fasting. It has gained popularity in recent years due to...

Vaccination can lower risk of long COVID by 50%

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, with many people suffering from severe illness or even losing their lives. However,...

Air pollution can increase the risk of COVID infection and severe disease – a...

The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world. With lockdowns, travel restrictions...

Co-infection with ‘superbug’ may increase COVID-19 death risk

Researchers at Western University have made big progress towards understanding the relationship between COVID-19 and bacterial co-infections. A new study has found that nearly 10%...

COVID-19 may increase risk of gut diseases, study confirms

A new study at the University of Bologna and elsewhere suggests that COVID-19 may lead to long-term gut problems, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS...

Severe COVID-19 increase heart disease risk

Severe COVID-19 refers to a more serious form of illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While many people who contract COVID-19 experience mild or moderate...

Scientists find new treatment to prevent severe COVID-19

A team of researchers at the University of Virginia has made an exciting discovery that could help prevent severe COVID-19 in people with diabetes...

Long COVID: what we know about how the condition affects mental health

Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed “long COVID”. The UK’s Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in...

COVID infection and vaccination are linked to a heart problem

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center recently have confirmed a link between a heart problem called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and COVID-19. They have discovered...