COVID infection, and vaccination, linked to heart problems
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link...
People with COVID-19 more likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes
In a study from King's College London, scientists found patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, particularly...
COVID-19 harms your gut health, especially with antibiotics
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found that COVID-19 infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially...
Common liver disease drug could prevent COVID-19 infection
In a study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, scientists found an off-patent drug that can be repurposed to prevent COVID-19—and may be...
Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection can increase risk of long COVID
Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of long COVID.
Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe Covid-19)
Sick days lost to common colds reportedly cost the U.S. economy more than $40 billion annually.
People with PTSD less likely to survive COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 who also had PTSD were more likely to die or be hospitalized than those without a psychiatric disorder.
How to deal with bad air quality
Even though you can’t see it, the air you breathe can affect your health.
People with COVID-19 show liver injury months after infection
Scientists found COVID-19 infection is associated with increased liver stiffness, a sign of possible long-term liver injury.
Hot weather linked to higher stroke risk in older people
In a study from Tsuyama Central Hospital and Okayama University, scientists found emergency visits for stroke increased after a heatwave.