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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 key cause of COVID-19 lung damage

Researchers from Columbia University and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the severe lung damage seen in...

Social distancing and vaccines saved 800,000 lives during COVID-19, but at a high cost

A new study from CU Boulder and UCLA reveals that changing people's behavior, like social distancing and wearing masks, along with vaccines, saved roughly...

COPD: A guide to better lung health

November is National COPD Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to shed light on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a prevalent and often misunderstood...

Scientists find a totally new COVID-related autoimmune disease

In the quiet confines of her office at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Professor Pradipta Ghosh considered a fascinating request...

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid linked to more than one heart problems, study finds

As the world continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Paxlovid has emerged as a hopeful treatment option, especially for high-risk patients. This antiviral medication...

Scientists find the cause of severe COVID-19

A new study has shed light on why COVID-19 affects people so differently, ranging from mild symptoms to severe cases that require ventilators. Researchers have...

This nasal spray could be a game-changer in COVID-19 prevention

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have made an exciting breakthrough that could transform how we protect against COVID-19. Their research focuses on a new substance...

Study finds optimal timing for Paxlovid to combat COVID-19

A recent study published in the journal eLife has identified the most effective timing for administering the antiviral drug Paxlovid to COVID-19 patients. The research...

Overuse of antibiotics in COVID-19 patients linked to health deterioration

Recent research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona has revealed that using antibiotics to treat adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 can actually...

Long COVID leaves traces in the blood, study finds

In a new study from Imperial College London, scientists have made significant strides in understanding long COVID, the persistent health condition affecting millions worldwide...