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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.

Common diabetes drug linked to less severe COVID-19

Scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.

Scientists find COVID vaccine may be linked to blood clotting

Scientists found fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system.

Long-term alcohol drinking may increase risk of COVID-19 complications

In a study from the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim/Germany, scientists found that frequent alcohol drinking may lead to an increased...

We got some key things wrong about long COVID. Here are 5 things we’ve...

In late 2020 as we hid from COVID behind the moat of “fortress Australia”, we started to hear that in some people, COVID symptoms...

COVID-19 vaccination linked to fewer heart disease events

Vaccination against COVID-19 is linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other heart issues among people who were infected with COVID-19.

Research shows new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19)

In a study from Northeastern University, researchers found a new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19). They focused on the crucial question...

COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of developing diabetes

In a study from Penn State College of Medicine, scientists found COVID-19 survivors have a 66% higher risk of developing type 1 or type...

How COVID-19 can impact heart health

COVID-19 infections can cause potentially life-threatening heart issues. Studies suggest that people with COVID-19 are 55% more likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event,...

COVID-19 infection increases diabetes risk, study confirms

In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists have confirmed that people who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk for new-onset diabetes—the biggest contributor to...

Widely used mental disease drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms

A recent study from the University of Barcelona found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine showing...