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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 may find the cause of long COVID ‘brain fog’

Long COVID is marked by neurological symptoms such as memory loss, sensory confusion, severe headaches, and even stroke in up to 30 percent of cases,...

Eye-disease drug may also help fight COVID, study finds

In a study from UCLA and elsewhere, scientists found that a drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration for eye disease, verteporfin,...

Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity

Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death.

COVID inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots

As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines. In the UK, the autumn booster campaign is offering a fourth dose to...

Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease

People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider.

40% of COVID-19 survivors get a new disability, study finds

six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and almost 40% of survivors had a new disability.

COVID-19 infection linked to new bladder symptoms

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...

Regular physical activity could make COVID-19 vaccine more effective

scientists found that regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hand size linked to risk of severe COVID-19, study finds

Although it is generally seen as a mild disease in most patients, in some cases COVID progresses to acute illness, causing hospitalization. In a study...

Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness.