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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.

Scientists find new way to treat smell loss in long COVID

According to a 2022 survey, about 15% of people who experienced smell loss from COVID-19 continued to have problems six months later. That's roughly 9...

Bivalent COVID vaccines have now been in use for a few months – here’s...

We’ve been using bivalent boosters in the real world for a few months, we’re starting to gather some evidence on how well they’re working against omicron.

Most long COVID symptoms disappear within a year after mild infection

In a study from KI Research Institute and elsewhere, scientists found most symptoms or conditions that develop after mild COVID-19 infection lingers for several...

A new drug to treat both COVID-19 and cancer

Vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19. But scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated...

Where is the next COVID variant pi? Why omicron is continuing to dominate

What does it take for a new variant to earn a Greek letter for a name, and are we ever going to see omicron replaced?

Colds, flu and COVID: how diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system

There are many things we can do to support our immune system and even improve its function.

Dual COVID and flu vaccination can reduce your infection risk

In a study from the University of North Florida and elsewhere, scientists found dual COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations are linked to reduced infection...

Scientists find how to predict long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists designed a mathematical model that can predict the course of vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19 in different patient populations over the long term.

This COVID-19 vaccine may prevent brain damage caused by infection

The pathology of the respiratory system is the main impact of COVID-19. But many people also have neurological symptoms, such as loss of smell (anosmia),...

COVID-19 may change the body’s response to flu, study finds

Scientists found COVID-19 may change the body’s response to other threats. But this depends on your sex.