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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 healthy lifestyle may reduce risk of long COVID

Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle had about half the risk of long COVID compare with women without any healthy lifestyle factors.

Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold

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

What you need to know about XBB.1.5, COVID’s latest variant

A subvariant of Omicron, XBB.1.5 spreading fast and on track to be the country's most dominant version of the virus.

Loss of muscle in COVID-19 may harm you in the long run

The more muscle mass is lost during hospitalization for COVID-19, the greater the likelihood of developing persistent symptoms of the disease.

COVID infection and vaccination linked to heart disease

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between...

Long-lasting symptoms are common 3 months after COVID-19 positive

In a study from Yale University, scientists found long-lasting symptoms are common 3 months after testing for COVID-19. They compared new and ongoing symptoms and...

How COVID-19 can harm your gut health

Scientists found that COVID-19 can disrupt the gut’s microbes and allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream.

Why COVID-19 kills more men than women

From the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists found that men are more susceptible to severe infections of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with increased...

COVID-19 infection could harm bladder health

Overactive bladder, also called OAB, causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. People may feel like they need to...

FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s key science advisory panel, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, met on Jan. 26, 2023, to...