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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.

Unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID 7 times more likely to die

In a study from Regenstrief Institute, scientists found unvaccinated adult cancer patients with COVID were found to be seven times more likely to die...

New omicron subvariant strongly evades neutralizing antibodies

In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found the coronavirus variant BA.2.75.2, an omicron sublineage, could evade neutralizing antibodies in the blood and is...

Smoking, diabetes and obesity – not pre-existing heart disease – bigger risk of COVID-19...

In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found that risk factors for heart disease, such as age, smoking and diabetes – not pre-existing heart...

Heart inflammation 7 times more likely with COVID-19 than vaccines

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis has rarely been reported. When reported, the cases have especially been in adolescents and young adult males within several days after mRNA COVID-19...

Scientists find 17 health problems linked to long COVID

Most people who get COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. But some people—even those who had mild versions of the disease—have symptoms that last weeks...

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may interact with common heart disease drugs

Heart disease patients with COVID-19 are often treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) to prevent progression to severe disease. However, the COVID-19 drug can interact with some...

“Bad” cholesterol may increase your risk of long COVID

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts. Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can cause...

Over 40% of Americans misled others about having COVID-19 and use of precautions

In a study from the University of Utah, scientists found four of 10 Americans surveyed reported that they were often less than truthful about...

Scientists find how COVID-19 affects the colon

In a study from MedUni Vienna, scientists analyzed the manifestations of COVID-19 in the lungs and colon and pinpointed the differences at a molecular...

A healthy microbiome builds a strong immune system that could help defeat COVID-19

You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that is essential for fighting off threats, including...