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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 new vaccine could offer better protection against COVID-19 and flu

Scientists at Cornell University have developed a new type of vaccine that may provide stronger and longer-lasting protection against both COVID-19 and the flu. This...

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...