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Long COVID: The truth about it is emerging, and it's not what we thought.

The flood of patients never materialized. Why?

"COVID-somnia" and the impact of long COVID on sleep

A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.

Is risk of getting long COVID declining? Here's what experts say

A longitudinal Census Bureau survey suggests the extraordinary possibility that cases of the persistent symptoms known as long COVID have nearly halved.

Breakthrough in COVID research: link between immune cells and long COVID

Research from the University of Manchester has shown for the first time that malfunctioning behaviour of a type of immune cell is linked to specific symptoms of long- COVID.

Face blindness can be a weird symptom of long COVID, some can't even recognize themselves in the mirror

On International Long COVID Awareness Day, here is a weird symptom not many know about.

Long COVID linked to higher mortality rates and long-term heart problems, new study finds

New research reveals the alarming effects of long COVID, including higher mortality rates and long-term health risks including heart problems.

Tilda Swinton is done with pandemic protocols on film sets... despite having long COVID for months

Tilda Swinton is done with the COVID-19 masking protocols on film sets, revealing she is now refusing to wear a mask on set.

What is prosopagnosia? Long COVID may cause face blindness: Study

It's not clear how many people have developed face blindness after having COVID-19, but research suggests an infection may trigger prosopagnosia.

What is long Covid? Science is finally getting a clearer picture of symptoms and treatments.

Long Covid isn’t as much of a mystery as it used to be.

Doctors Are Seeing These Common Long Covid Symptoms Most

Researchers are slowly narrowing the field.

Long Covid: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Doctors are still working to fully understand it.

What the Huntington Hospital's Long COVID Clinic Has Learned So Far As It Studies The Virus's Lingering Symptoms – Pasadena Now

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Long Covid treatment can lead to debt after insurance denies claims

Long Covid symptoms can leave some patients in medical debt when health insurance declines to pay for treatment.

Long COVID Means Increased Risk of Long-Term Gastrointestinal Problems

Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care. People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection compared with people who haven’t been infected. This is accordi…

Diabetes drug proves beneficial in preventing long COVID in clinical trials

COVID-19 patients who took the diabetes drug metformin for two weeks after a diagnosis were less likely to develop long COVID-19 symptoms, according to results from a clinical trial. The trial enrolled about a thousand participants who were symptomatic with a…

The Best Type Of Doctor To See If You Have Long COVID

Here's where to start to determine the best route of treatment.

What Scientists Know About Long COVID, 3 Years In

A puzzling disease left millions of patients trying to piece it together. Research is ongoing, but some causes and potential treatments are taking shape.

'We are struggling': doctors faced with vacuum of information on long Covid

Three years into the pandemic, unanswered questions about the condition limit physicians’ ability to treat patients

The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now

The condition can affect your cardiovascular system, neurological system, respiratory system and more.

Shocking Report Reveals 59% of Long COVID Patients Suffer From Organ Damage a Year Later

Organ damage persisted in 59% of long COVID patients a year after initial symptoms, even in those not severely affected when first diagnosed with the virus, according to a comprehensive new study. A new comprehensive study of organ impairment in long COVID pa…

Why is it so hard to study long Covid?

Even the best-designed studies yield some head-scratching results.

Long Covid linked to increased risk of death and other cardiovascular issues in new study

Individuals who experienced “long Covid” are at a higher risk for a litany of cardiovascular and other health issues, according to a new study. The chance of patients dying was doubled in those who experienced lingering symptoms from COVID.

Long COVID associated with increased risk of death, study says

The study found that risks were greatest among individuals hospitalized within a month of a COVID infection.

People with Long COVID Are at Higher Risk of Early Death and Disease

A new study finds that people with Long COVID are more likely to have heart and respiratory disease than people who did not get COVID-19.

Long Covid is associated with significantly increased risk of death, heart and lung problems, study finds

Long Covid is associated with significantly increased risk of death, heart and lung problems, study finds

As the nation anticipates the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency, new research is showing that some groups are still feeling the long-term impacts of the disease. In the year following infection, individuals who experience long Covid are at high risk…

Long COVID Linked to Lower Brain Oxygen Levels, Cognitive Problems and Psychiatric Symptoms

Long COVID Linked to Lower Brain Oxygen Levels, Cognitive Problems and Psychiatric Symptoms

Hidden Viruses In Your Body Could Answer Why Long Covid Lingers

Hidden Viruses In Your Body Could Answer Why Long Covid Lingers

Inflammation is likely culprit behind long COVID, study suggests

Serious Cases of Covid Increase Long Covid Risk

How do you know if you have long COVID? 5 things you need to know - Fort Worth Star

Brain inflammation likely cause of long COVID symptoms, UW Medicine study finds

Brain inflammation likely cause of long COVID symptoms, UW Medicine study finds

Have the odds of getting long COVID changed?

The 'Silent Pandemic': Long COVID on and around campus

Three in five long COVID patients have organ damage a year after infection

A recent study found 59% of people with long COVID had damage to at least one organ a year after their initial symptoms.

Brain Structure, Widespread Connectivity Changes Seen With Long COVID

Gray matter atrophy, hyperconnectivity in patients with anxiety, depression

Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Ghenya Grondin of Waltham, Massachusetts, was a postpartum doula - a person charged with helping young couples navigate the first weeks of their newborn child's life at home.

Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Ghenya Grondin of Waltham, Massachusetts, was a postpartum doula - a person charged with helping young couples navigate the first ...

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID - News

Researchers analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to determine the underlying mechanisms of long COVID.

Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms - The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced Sunday that he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews hasn't played since Jan.

Is Long COVID Variant-Specific?

Scientists are eager to know if long COVID is caused by specific variants.

New study examines the relationship between Long COVID symptoms and specific variants

Researchers are learning more about who gets long COVID and why.

People with long COVID explain how it changed their lives

The specter of long COVID, with its mysterious cause, no obvious cure and an unknown duration, haunts millions and millions of people. In this report, we hear from some of those who are suffering with it and William Brangham speaks with Dr. David Putrino of M…

NIH RECOVER research identifies potential long COVID disparities

NIH-supported studies show variations in symptoms and diagnostic experiences among different racial and ethnic groups.

The haunting brain science of long Covid

In an essay by @WesElyMD, here's Matt Fitzgerald describing his life with long Covid: "It's terrifying. I mean, I've had to dig real deep. How much longer will I feel like this? I'm scared."

7 most common long COVID symptoms

For most people, a bout with COVID can be an uncomfortable but thankfully brief episode. For others, however, the symptoms and other health problems can exist for much longer in something dubbed “long COVID.”

Why we need a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of long COVID

The most recent estimate of people living with post-COVID-19 condition (also known as long COVID) globally has surpassed 65 million1 and, without clear diagnostic or treatment options available, this number is steadily increasing. There are more than 200 repo…

Long COVID: 3 years on, here's what we know so far

Researchers are beginning to understand some of the potential causes of long COVID and are investigating treatments for the complex condition.

CU School of Medicine Researcher Identifies Potential Cause of 'Long COVID'

Palmer's theory on long COVID: viral reservoirs that linger in the body, causing the immune system to become overactive in its efforts to eradicate them.

Women more likely to suffer from ‘long COVID,’ but healthy habits can lower the risk

Women who embrace six healthy lifestyle factors can cut their long COVID risk in half, per a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Here's what to know and why.

Opinion | Long covid will be with us a long time and presents new challenges

What’s needed is to recognize the seriousness of the coming crisis — and to devise plans for dealing with it.

These healthy lifestyle habits may cut risk of long COVID in half, Harvard study finds

Healthy lifestyle habits may reduce the risk of developing long COVID, according to a study published on Monday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal...

Following Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Risk of Long COVID

People continue to struggle with lasting impacts of long COVID

Long COVID is still impacting people who contracted the COVID-19 virus, in some cases, years after they first tested positive. Long haulers spoke with Yale U...

These are the 7 most common long COVID symptoms, new study finds

Despite the plethora of symptoms reported by patients with long COVID, a new study points to just seven that are unique to the illness.

Long Covid rates could be slashed in half if people ate healthy and exercised

Long covid symptoms can be blunted by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including by exercising regularly, sleeping enough, and maintaining a healthy weight, according to Harvard researchers.

Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says

People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.

Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden

When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved.

The 7 symptoms MU researchers connected with long COVID using data

MU researchers found just seven symptoms of long COVID tied directly to a COVID infection.

How does an infection develop into long COVID? | DW News

Scientists in the UK are trying to piece together the puzzle surrounding long-COVID - trying to find out why people suffer from the effects of COVID months o...

How does an infection develop into long COVID? | DW News

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Long COVID Linked To Just 7 Symptoms, Scientists Surprised To Find

Despite the catalog of symptoms reported by long-haulers, researchers identified just seven that were specifically associated with COVID-19.

'Microclots' could help solve the long COVID puzzle

Scientists are starting to detect clots in long COVID patients’ smallest blood vessels—which might help explain the condition’s debilitating symptoms.

Long Covid could be longer – and worse – than we thought, study finds

Lingering symptoms of Covid currently affect 10 per cent of patients, researchers say.

Long COVID Expert: Not Much Being Done to Help Patients

'I really miss school': 71000 children in UK struggling with long Covid | ITV News

The Office for National Statistics estimates 71,000 children under the age of 16 are struggling with a range of debilitating symptoms months after catching C...

Long COVID Might Ruin Booze For You

“I just really, really struggled if I had one drink. I would wake up so hungover, terrible headaches, and super tired. It was so bizarre.”

Long COVID Rehab Program Shows “Impressive” Results

A rehabilitation program that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists. It is based on a gradual or paced increase in a patient’s physical activity. Before the start of the …

Researchers Explore Causes of Long COVID

Almost three years into the pandemic, scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small percentage have lasting symptoms.

For long covid fatigue, a strategy called 'pacing' helps, but at a cost

Taking a lesson from people with chronic fatigue, many patients with long covid are dramatically scaling back daily activities to cope

Long COVID brain fog: doctors share how they’re treating this persistent and puzzling symptom that may impact up to 70% of survivors

Theories on what causes the feeling of brain fog are still up for debate, and treatments vary widely.

Long COVID symptoms resolve in a year for most mild infections, study finds

A large-scale study on long COVID out of Israel found that various types of health issues lingered after a mild infection for several months, but cleared up within the first year. Certain symptoms, however, were more likely to persist.

Dealing with long COVID? Study finds common cutoff point when symptoms finally vanish

Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations

Long COVID is an often debilitating illness of severe symptoms that can develop during or following COVID-19. In this Review, Davis, McCorkell, Vogel and Topol explore our knowledge of long COVID and highlight key findings, including potential mechanisms, the…

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

New study findings add to the debate over long Covid symptoms

The majority of long Covid symptoms that follow mild infections are resolved within a year, a new study found. But experts say that doesn't match their clinical experience.

Long covid outcomes at one year after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: nationwide cohort study

Objectives To determine the clinical sequelae of long covid for a year after infection in patients with mild disease and to evaluate its association with age, sex, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and vaccination status. Design Retrospective nationwide cohort study. Se…

There are 4 ‘major’ types of long COVID symptoms, study finds. How likely is each?

Study explores incidence, severity, and long COVID associations of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections - News

Researchers used electronic health records to characterize the incidence, biomarkers, attributes, and severity of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections and evaluated the association between reinfections and long coronavirus disease (COVID).

Study: There Are 4 Subtypes of Long COVID

Doctors say this is another step toward figuring out the complicated condition.

Long COVID Stemmed From Mild Cases Of COVID-19 In Most People, According To A New Multicountry Study

We found that a staggering 90% of people living with long COVID initially experienced only mild illness with COVID-19.

Most people who ended up with long COVID started with a mild case, new study shows

The researchers found "a staggering" 90% of people living with long COVID only had a mild illness to start — but people who were hospitalized were more likely to develop the lasting symptoms.

Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people

90% of people living with long COVID initially experienced only mild illness.

Long COVID: Scientists find out why loss of smell happens

In a new study looking at why some COVID-19 patients suffer long-term loss of their sense of smell, researchers found no sign of lingering infection in patients despite ongoing inflammation.

Is this long COVID or am I just getting older?

The answer, for now, may not matter, experts say. Here's why.

Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?

Nearly three years into the pandemic, scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion — including the three women — have lasting symptoms.

How 3 women, one from Portland, changed what we know about long COVID

Nearly three years into the pandemic, scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion — including the three women — have lasting symptoms.

Long COVID: What scientists have learned about the symptoms affecting millions around the world

A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher each helped bring long COVID into the public's consciousness.

Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?

A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher have never met in person, but they share a prominent pandemic bond. Plagued by eerily similar symptoms, the three women are credited with describing, naming and helping bring lon…

On the nose: Duke researcher uncovers link between long COVID and loss of smell

Duke University scientists have discovered the reason for the loss of smell during long COVID.

Pacing plan 'reverses long Covid in weeks'

Scientists in Leeds have found that fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness can be cut down by using the right exercise regimen

Long covid has pushed brain fog into the spotlight

Brain fog, which includes impaired attention, concentration, memory and processing speed, can be debilitating.

Hope for long Covid sufferers as Pfizer antiviral for patients left with lingering symptoms trialed

Paxlovid, the pharma giant's flagship Covid drug, gained emergency approval in the US last December to treat high-risk patients - slashing their risk of death by 90 per cent.

Significant Brain Changes Detected in Those Suffering Long COVID, New Study Says

Significant Brain Changes Detected in Those Suffering Long COVID, New Study Says

“Serious long-term complications may be caused by the coronavirus, even months after recovery from the infection,” according to the study

How does reinfection impact long COVID? Here’s what we know so far.

Now that most people in the U.S. have been infected at least once with COVID-19, some complacency may be setting; but even if another round of SARS-CoV-2...

Suffering from Long COVID headaches and brain fog? Another coronavirus could be the culprit

Exposure to common-cold coronaviruses, and a phenomenon called immune imprinting, could help determine whether you develop Long COVID, experts say.

The challenging struggle of long COVID

Severely Stressful Events Worsen Symptoms of Long COVID

Recent stressful experiences, such as the loss of a loved one or economic insecurity are strong predictors as to whether a person hospitalized for COVID-19 will experience symptoms of long COVID a year later.

Cognitive Deficits in Long Covid-19 | NEJM

Clinical Implications of Basic Research from The New England Journal of Medicine — Cognitive Deficits in Long Covid-19

Paxlovid May Cut Your Risk Of Long COVID, New Study Shows

The research found people who took the treatment experienced fewer long-term symptoms like fatigue or brain fog.

A pill helps prevent Long COVID. But not enough people are taking it.

Worried about Long COVID? New study bolsters the case for treatment with Paxlovid.

Why Long Covid Could Cost The U.S. $3.7 Trillion

Long Covid is not just changing the lives of those affected, but it is proving to have a significant impact on the American labor force and economy. About a ...

Paxlovid, Long COVID; 'Lucid Dying'; and Climate Change Alarm

The top 3 things you should know to start your day.

Paxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, Veterans Affairs study finds

Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, also reduces the risk of long Covid, according to a new study by researchers at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Is long COVID just another form of chronic fatigue?

Researchers estimate that as many as 85% of those with long COVID experience a crippling fatigue that renders them unable to work or manage even simple daily tasks. What many people may not realize, is that long before COVID, some patients reported the same s…

Scientists made mini brains and infected them with coronavirus. What they saw could explain Long COVID

An “excessive number” of synapses were eliminated during the course of the disease, “more than you would expect to see in a normal brain,” the authors wrote.

Scientists made mini brains and infected them with coronavirus. What they saw could explain Long COVID

An “excessive number” of synapses were eliminated during the course of the disease, “more than you would expect to see in a normal brain,” the authors wrote.

Long Covid is affecting women more than men, national survey finds

More than 17% of women reported experiencing long Covid at some point during the pandemic compared to 10% of men, according to Census Bureau data.

Brain fog from long Covid: Know the symptoms, effective tips to deal with it

Brain fog can literally bring your life to a halt and make even simple daily tasks very difficult to perform and coordinate. Know all the symptoms and tips to tackle it. | Health

Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms

Many people face persistent cognitive symptoms after COVID-19. A new study, which grew and examined 3D models of the human brain, offers a possible explanation as to why this might be.

In Cleveland and beyond researchers begin to unravel the mystery of long COVID-19

HIV researchers who have made the crossover to studying long COVID-19 are finding unmistakable similarities, but coronaviruses are not retroviruses like HIV, nor are they sexually transmitted like HIV.

Long COVID has more people requesting workplace accommodations

Workplaces have generally become more accommodating for people with disabilities in the last five years, according to a new survey. But some disability rights activists say challenges persist.

Addiction drug shows promise lifting long COVID brain fog, fatigue

Lauren Nichols, a 34-year-old logistics expert for the U.S. Department of Transportation in Boston, has been suffering from impaired thinking and focus, fatigue, seizures, headache and pain since her COVID-19 infection in the spring of 2020.

Is it time to add schizophrenia to the list of unusual "long COVID" symptoms?

New research finds severe COVID increases the risk of schizophrenia; could be a possible long COVID symptom

Long COVID seriously shakes sense of wellbeing, first-of-kind Israeli study finds

Giving rare insight into how long COVID impacts people, preprint study finds just a single long COVID symptom can reduce sense of wellbeing by more than 10 percent

Long COVID Experts: 'So Incredibly Clear What's at Stake'

It’s estimated that more than a third of people who have had COVID-19 experience neurological complications such as brain fog that persist or develop 3 months after infection. And two thirds of so-called long haulers still have neurological symptoms after 6 m…

Addiction drug shows promise lifting long COVID brain fog, fatigue

Lauren Nichols, a 34-year-old logistics expert for the U.S. Department of Transportation in Boston, has been suffering from impaired thinking and focus, fatigue, seizures, headache and pain since her COVID-19 infection in the spring of 2020.

Long COVID and smell: How to get the treatment you need

A doctor worked with 50 other experts to create a 600-plus-page consensus that combined vetted scientific knowledge and medical best practices on smell loss to help those with long COVID.

Long COVID at 12 months persists at 18 months, study shows

Most patients with COVID-19 who have lingering symptoms at 12 months are likely to still have symptoms at 18 months, new data suggest. Among a subset of 197...

How will long Covid play out over the coming years? Eight experts weigh in

The story of long Covid is just beginning, and no one knows how it will play out. Experts from around the world share their insights, questions and fears

A young life, interrupted: finding hope – and an identity – while suffering from long Covid

One question dominates 24-year-old Ravi Veriah Jacques’s thoughts: who will he be after his illness?

Distressing Study On Long COVID-19 Reveals Just How Enduring It Can Be

New data on the condition indicates that many people may deal with symptoms for a number of months after infection.

New study sheds light on how many people could have long COVID

A large-scale study of Scottish COVID-19 patients found that six to 18 months after an infection resulting in symptoms, nearly half of subjects recovered partially or not at all.

‘I’m going to get there’: they’re slowly recovering from long Covid – but how?

For some people living with long Covid, their symptoms have improved. One thing is clear, though: in recovery, one size does not fit all

Long covid may erase a decade of fitness gains, exercise capacity

New research shows people with long covid have lower endurance capacity and find working out much harder than other people who developed covid but recovered.

When doctors become long Covid patients – and still aren’t believed

Our instinct now is to ignore and deny what we can’t understand or help. I suspect such a reaction stems from fear

'It felt like I was never going to get better': patients navigating long Covid

Those affected with long Covid have to cope with an illness that is not yet well understood. Three patients discuss their journey

Will you get long COVID? Study breaks down the odds of recovery months after infection

The astounding impact and reach of long Covid, in numbers and charts

Something about Covid causes a significant portion of people to experience symptoms long after the initial sickness – so what do the studies tell us?

Long covid plagues 1 in 20 people more than six months after infection

The Scottish study, one of the largest on long covid, found that 1 in 20 people had not recovered more than six months after infection.

The data is clear: long Covid is devastating people’s lives and livelihoods

The impact of long Covid needs urgent action – and there are five key elements to drive the effort forward, writes the WHO director general

Long COVID could be linked to a totally different (and common) virus, new study finds

A virus that causes a common cold may be a factor.

Long COVID could be linked to a totally different (and common) virus, new study finds

A virus that causes a common cold may be a factor.

Long covid: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste

Most people recover their sense of smell and taste after Covid-19. But not all do. Some continue to struggle with the inability to smell or taste at all, while others have only partially recovered. Here's what we know so far about why.

Dave Navarro Skipping Jane's Addiction/Smashing Pumpkins Tour Due To Long COVID

Long COVID facts and symptoms - VA News

Here are the most asked questions and answers about Long COVID. Also, a list of many of the symptoms. Use this list to tell your clinician or care team.

Proteomics of fibrin amyloid microclots in long COVID/post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) shows many entrapped pro-inflammatory molecules that may also contribute to a failed fibrinolytic system - Cardiovascular Diabetology

Background Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also now known as long COVID, has become a major global health and economic burden. Previously, we provided evidence that there is a significant insoluble fibrin amyloid microclot load in the circulation of i…

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired - News

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands examined the role of inflammatory genes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+  T cells), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in long-lasting severe fatigue experienced by a large num…

We’ve only just begun to examine the racial disparities of long covid

It may take years to understand the full impact of the pandemic and its aftermath on Black people in the US.

Study links depression, anxiety with long COVID | FOX 13 Seattle

A recent study by Jama Psychiatry suggests depression or anxiety could put people at higher risk of getting long COVID.Subscribe to FOX 13 Seattle: https://w...

Scientists Warn of Spike in Long COVID Cases Across the United States

Scientists agree that we’re not doing enough to address a “silent” COVID crisis that seems to be spiraling out of control.

Having a history of psychological distress may trigger long Covid, study says

If you suffer from anxiety, depression or loneliness or feel stressed or worry frequently about Covid-19, you may be at higher risk of developing long Covid, a new study found.

Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming

Brian Vastag is a former science reporter for The Washington Post who has been disabled by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) since 2012. Here, he writes about the similarities between his disease and long COVID, reflecting on how the…

4 more die and long COVID remains a problem. New booster arrives in Tri-Cities - Tri

Long COVID's link to suicide: Scientists warn of hidden crisis

Among key questions now being examined by researchers: does the risk of suicide potentially increase among patients because the virus is changing brain...

Israeli study: Vaccines slash long COVID cases, with 80% drop in shortness of breath

Peer-reviewed finding is ‘the cherry on top’ for vaccines, which have already been shown to reduce infection and lower seriousness of illness, says researcher

Long COVID's link to suicide: scientists warn of hidden crisis

Scott Taylor never got to move on from COVID-19.

Long COVID's link to suicide: scientists warn of hidden crisis

Top scientists join forces to study leading theory behind long COVID

Top scientists from leading academic centers are banding together to answer a key question about the root cause of long COVID - whether fragments of the coronavirus persist in the tissues of some individuals.

A Key to Long Covid Is Virus Lingering in the Body, Scientists Say

The virus remaining in some people’s bodies for a long time may be causing longer-term complications, recent research suggests.

COVID in California: Anxiety and depression may raise odds of long COVID

Psychological stressors may play a greater role than physical ailments in a patient’s...

Study: Stress and depression are indicators of long Covid risk

Psychological distress— including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness — before Covid-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of long Covid, a new study finds.

Long COVID Contributing to Disabilities by the Millions

From early 2021, stories have emerged of people experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms that were so debilitating it impacted their ...

Long Covid causes erectile dysfunction and hair loss as symptoms list widens

Two million people in the UK are estimated to be suffering from long Covid, according to the Office for National Statistics

For Some Patients, Long Covid Symptoms Mask Something Else

The condition may be common, but issues like fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue can also be signs of other illnesses.

Long Covid keeping as many as 4 mn people out of work in US..

Long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million full-time employees out of work in the US and the annual cost of those lost wages alone is around $170 billion a year (and potentially as high as $230 billion), a new report has revealed.

43 Percent Infected by COVID Suffer From Long COVID Symptoms—Half of Them Are Neuropsychiatric

A study looked at the data of 1.6 million COVID-19 patients worldwide. The researchers were trying to understand ...

'I was so desperate that I didn't care if it killed me': Long COVID sufferers turn to expensive, unproven treatments

For thousands of long-COVID sufferers whose doctors have been unable to relieve their...

Long Covid is responsible for about a third of unfilled jobs in the U.S., new research suggests

Long Covid is keeping up to 4 million Americans out of the workforce, says new Brookings Institution data. That's almost as much as the Great Resignation does monthly.

Long Covid keeping 2-4 million Americans out of workforce, report says

About 16 million working-age Americans have long-term Covid, according to a Brookings Institution report

Long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million Americans out of work

The pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the workforce. Long Covid, a combination of symptoms that emerge months or even years after recovering from the virus, is keeping up to 4 million Americans from working, according to a new study.

New data shows long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million people out of work

Since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic through today, news about labor shortages and missing workers has dominated headlines. The question everyone still seems to be asking is: Why?  In January …

Over 2 Million Americans Aren’t Working Due to Long Covid

A Brookings Institution report says roughly 16 million working-age Americans have long Covid.

Has "Long Covid" been exaggerated? - The Post

New evidence suggests that the extent of the “Long Covid” phenomenon may have been dramatically exaggerated. The risks of Long Covid was a central argument in favour of draconian restrictions during the pandemic and, according to official figures, the conditi…

Jab Injuries, 50% Long COVID Cases Have This Type of Symptom—2 Ways to Reverse It

Many people experience “long COVID” symptoms after an acute attack of COVID-19 infection. Half of them are neuropsychiatric ...

Hospitalization, multiple symptoms linked to long covid in children

The researchers also found that the more covid symptoms young people had initially, the more likely they were to develop long covid.

Long Covid is affecting millions of Americans and the consequences are devastating

Millions of Americans who caught COVID have gone on to develop a range of debilitating symptoms that last for weeks, months, or years—this condition is called “Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19,” or …

Are you among the 1 in 5 Americans with long COVID? Here’s what you need to know about how brain-foggy—and potentially dangerous—it is

Experts are developing a better understanding of long COVID, including what it does to your energy levels, cognition, and even if it can be deadly.

So you got COVID-19 in the surge. Here's what you need to know about long COVID now

Has the proliferation of omicron subvariants, including the now-dominant BA.5, changed...

Long Covid risk extends two years after infection. Here's how to assess your risk

A new study found an increased risk of certain long Covid-19 symptoms up to two years after an original infection.

Blood abnormalities found in people with Long Covid

Study implicates lack of key hormone, battle-weary immune cells, and reawakened viruses

'Left to rot': The lonely plight of long Covid sufferers

Some studies suggest long Covid could affect as much as 30 percent of people who are infected.

The truth about life with long Covid — and the search for a cure

On the worst days, Antony Loveless, 54, and his partner, Claire Hooper, 53, are entirely bedbound. The couple have spent days, weeks, months just motionless. At

Years Into the Pandemic, Long COVID Patients Are Still Searching for Answers

Long COVID lingers long after a COVID-19 infection has cleared. In the absence of clear answers, patients must become their own experts.

More people are catching coronavirus a second time, heightening long COVID risk, experts say

LOS ANGELES — Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, a worrisome development as the circulation of increasingly contagious omicron subvariants leads

How long will it take to understand long COVID?

How Masking Contributes to Long Covid

A lingering disorder that can last for months or years is affecting an increasing proportion of the workforce. The symptoms that contribute to Long Covid could be a result of pandemic measures and masking in particular. Increased exposure to microplastics, na…

Yale researchers have unearthed a new clue that may explain who has long COVID—and how to treat the chronic condition

Scientists are still trying to understand long COVID as the condition pulls workers from the labor force.

Yale researchers have unearthed a new clue that may explain who has long COVID—and how to treat the chronic condition

Cortisol is a hormone that helps regulate bodily functions like blood pressure, digestion, and sleep cycles as a person experiences stress.

Long Covid Symptoms: Big Drop in Stress Hormone Cortisol Shown in Study

Clear results elusive in long COVID studies

Studies struggle to even pin down how commonly it occurs.

'We don't even agree on how to define it yet': It's year three of the pandemic and scientists still know very little about long Covid

Three years into the pandemic, and experts still don't know much about long Covid, its potential effects and how to cure it.

Fatigue, headache among top symptoms of long Covid..

Fatigue and headache are the most common symptoms reported by individuals on an average of over four months out from Covid-19 infection, finds a study.

Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

While a strong immune response is essential to fight against viral infection, an immune system that continues to stay active long after the virus has been cleared can lead to lung damage.

Long COVID comes in three forms: study

Long COVID Comes in Three Forms: Study

Scientists have found three types of long COVID, which have their own symptoms and seem to appear across several coronavirus variants, according to a new preprint study published on MedRxiv that hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed.

More people catching coronavirus second time, heightening long Covid risk

Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, the DPA news reported.

Three types of long COVID each with different symptoms, researchers say

More people are catching coronavirus a second time, heightening long COVID risk, experts say

Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks.

Long COVID, rest, and helping our immune systems recover

Dr Khan on why we need to identify those at risk of long COVID and understand the underlying causes of the illness.

There are three different types of long Covid with their own sets of symptoms, scientists find

The largest group was those with neurological symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog, with separate groups for those suffering breathing problems and symptoms including changes to their hair and skin

Researchers identify symptoms associated with increased risk for long COVID

Understanding Long Covid | Expert Interview with Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, M.D.

Dr. Natalia Covarrubias-Eckardt, M.D. discusses what Long Covid is, its symptoms and what to discuss with your doctor.

USC researchers identify symptoms associated with increased risk for long COVID

A new study offers insight into the prevalence of long COVID and suggests who might be more likely to develop the condition.

Fatigue in long covid patients linked to anxiety, depression, and apathy - News

The most common symptoms of the post-COVID-19 condition known aslong covidinclude fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive dysfunction, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Long COVID patients turn to ‘blood washing’ procedure

Some long COVID patients have been turning to a controversial procedure known as "blood washing," but doctors say it has little benefit.

Do I Have Long COVID? Here's How to Tell

More than 200 symptoms can be linked to long COVID. But perhaps the one that stands out the most is constant fatigue that interferes with daily life.

Studying the causes and effects of long COVID

More than two years into the pandemic, researchers still have few answers about why as many as 1-in-5 adults infected with COVID have experienced a symptom s...

Horrifying video of folks describing what it's like living with long COVID

Hey everybody pretending the pandemic is over, I have news for you: It’s not! And, also, long COVID is a real thing! According to the CDC, nearly one in five Americans who have had COVID-19 still h…

Long COVID patients spend their life savings on unproven “blood washing”

British investigation reveals thousands traveling across borders and paying huge sums.

High-pressure oxygen shows promise in long COVID; earlier Omicron infection may protect against subvariants

Patients with long COVID may see some improvement after breathing pure oxygen in a high-air-pressure environment, according to data from a small Israeli...

How Often Is Long Covid Happening? The Answer Isn't So Easy to Find

Some commonly cited estimates of long covid prevalence may be too high, but that doesn't mean it's not still a major health crisis.

Patients have turned to pricey 'blood washing' to treat long COVID

Desperate to have their lives back, exhausted long COVID patients are turning to an expensive, “last resort” therapy to cure the mysterious illness.

The Science Behind Long COVID, Visualized

Sam McIntyre created an infographic to explain what we know so far about long COVID, from documented symptoms to factors that could contribute to it.

Long COVID patients going broke, traveling overseas for unproven 'blood washing' treatment

An experimental treatment for people dealing with long COVID may be doing more harm than good, at least from a financial perspective.

Thousands seeking unproven long Covid blood treatments abroad

Unproven procedures such as apheresis, or ‘blood washing’, and anti-clotting therapy are being offered in Europe

COVID cases keep rising and so does the risk of long COVID. Philly researchers are trying to understand why.

COVID cases keep rising and so does the risk of long COVID. Philly researchers are trying to understand why.

Philadelphia researchers are making inroads determining the causes of long COVID.

Estimates of long Covid are startlingly high. Here's how to understand them

It’s the cruelty of large numbers: Even if the actual prevalence of long Covid is much smaller than recent estimates, a small percentage of a large number is a large number.

Possible cause of long COVID ‘brain fog’ revealed - study

Long COVID: 'Viral reservoir' of spike protein may explain long-term symptoms

Who’s most at risk of developing long COVID? Experts think these 6 groups of people might be

It’s hard to say who’s at risk for long COVID, a condition that’s yet to be well defined. But just as researchers and practitioners have their theories about long COVID’s root causes, they have educated guesses about who might be most at risk.

Holistic Methods Get at the Root of Long COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic was a threat to public safety and health around the world. The outbreak and spread ...

New Imaging Technique Starkly Reveals The Source of Long COVID in The Lungs

While COVID vaccines have saved millions of lives globally by reducing the overall severity of the disease, nearly one in ten of those recovered are still ending up with ongoing symptoms after the initial illness has passed.

What causes long COVID? Canadian researchers think they’ve found a key clue

A new Canadian study has identified a potential key culprit causing so-called long COVID patients to continue experiencing breathing issues months after contracting COVID-19.

Long COVID symptoms linked to inflammation

Prolonged inflammation after SARS-CoV-2 infections caused permanent damage to lungs and kidneys, affected the brain, and correlated with behavioral changes in hamsters, suggesting a mechanism for the symptoms of Long COVID in people.

Epstein-Barr may play a role in some long COVID; coronavirus can impair blood sugar processing by organs

More than 90% of adults have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Among 280 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections, including 208 with long COVID...

WHO official: Individuals can get 'unlucky' with 'long covid'

Long COVID "is the thing that none of us want because it can be so serious," David Nabarro, WHO special envoy on COVID-19, told Sky News.

New data shows how many people in Seattle area and WA could have long COVID

Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

The ailment in older adults has received little attention, even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop it than younger or middle-aged adults.

Can our mitochondria help to beat long Covid?

Mitochondria play a role in many aspects of keeping us healthy – and could be the key to unlocking treatments for chronic diseases, including Parkinson’s

Some long COVID patients still have virus in the blood; Paxlovid rebound patients may need longer treatment

Some cases of long COVID may be the immune system's response to a SARS-CoV-2 infection lurking somewhere in the body, new findings from a small study suggest...

'Long COVID' Symptoms Affect 20% Of Americans Who've Tested Positive

The Household Pulse Survey found that over 40% of Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus at some point.

Long Covid can affect children of all ages, including infants, study shows

Even the littlest children can experience long Covid, according to a large study, one of the first of its kind to include infants and toddlers.

Long COVID symptoms in SARS-CoV-2-positive children aged 0–14 years and matched controls in Denmark (LongCOVIDKidsDK): a national, cross-sectional study

Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, study finds - KABC

Women are significantly more likely than men to experience long-term symptoms of COVID-19, a new review suggests.

Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, study finds

A new study found women are 22% more likely than men to develop long COVID and experience different lingering symptoms.

How common is long COVID? Why studies give different answers

Enormous databases do not necessarily allow scientists to solve long COVID mysteries, such as how well vaccination protects against the condition.

Long COVID answers are coming into focus, slowly

An estimated one in three Michiganders with COVID will have long-term symptoms stretching beyond the typical case.

Omicron Variant Less Likely To Cause Long COVID

The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta variant, new research has found. Analysis by researchers from King’s College London of data from the ZOE COVID Symptom study app is published today (June 18, 2022) in a letter to…

Omicron less likely to cause long COVID, study finds

The omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, according to the first peer-reviewed study of its kind from the United Kingdom.

Risk of long COVID associated with delta versus omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2

Long COVID 20-50% less likely after omicron than delta in vaccinated people

It may seem reassuring, but it still means a whole lot of people with long-term symptoms.

How months-long COVID infections could seed dangerous new variants

Tracking SARS-CoV-2 evolution during persistent cases provides insight into the origins of Omicron and other global variants. What can scientists do with this knowledge?

How months-long COVID infections could seed dangerous new variants

Tracking SARS-CoV-2 evolution during persistent cases provides insight into the origins of Omicron and other global variants. What can scientists do with this knowledge?

Long COVID may be behind mysterious child hepatitis - study

24 years ago a virus left me with a Long COVID-like condition. What life is like as a working mom dealing with the fallout

There is life with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, even if we may never know a life after it.

Long COVID-19 Liver Manifestation in Children : Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

pathy has been increasingly reported in adults. In children, data are sparse. Our aim was to describe pediatric patients who recovered from COVID-19 and later presented with liver injury. Methods: This is a retrospective case-series study of pediatric p…

Are these Cocoa Krispies-loving hamsters a key to cracking long Covid?

“Just saying the words ‘animal model of long Covid’ really blows out of the water these claims that aim to psychologize long Covid or tell people it’s just stress or anxiety.”

Diabetes may increase long COVID risk; COVID while pregnant linked to baby brain development issues

Diabetes may increase the risk of long COVID, new analyses of seven previous studies suggest. Researchers reviewed studies that tracked people for at least ...

Diabetes may increase long COVID risk; COVID while pregnant linked to baby brain development issues

Long COVID is proving to be common, but it’s still not clear how to prevent or treat it

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looking at 353,000 COVID-19 survivors found that about one in four who are 65 or older and one in five adults younger than 65 developed a…

The 10-year-old’s symptoms passed — but then worse ones set in. Her case shows how little we know about long COVID in kids

Studies indicate that millions of people around the world are plagued by long COVID. But...

Long COVID symptoms: What we know—and don’t know—about the mysterious illness that could affect up to 80% of COVID survivors

Here are 100 of the most commonly reported symptoms, according to researchers—from tearfulness and sense of doom to ringing in the ears, lucid dreams, and phantom smells.

Can long Covid lead to death? A new analysis suggests it could

The CDC is beginning to look at death certificates that indicate more than 100 people who died had long Covid.

New CDC study shows 1 in 5 adults may suffer from long COVID symptoms

A new study shows the prevalence of long COVID symptoms among those who’ve recovered from their initial illness.

Vaccines reduce risk of long Covid by just 15 percent, study finds

While existing vaccines are great for preventing serious cases, they aren't as good at preventing long Covid

Long COVID remains a mystery. We followed one patient's struggle to get treatment.

For 1 in 3 people who've had COVID-19, the disease turns debilitating and chronic. Now there are specialized clinics--with long waits.

A 23andMe study attempts to reveal who is at the most risk for long COVID

I have long considered off-the-shelf DNA tests to be a cute gimmick. If someone’s too cheap to buy your non-anonymized data from a DNA service, they can just steal the database. 23andMe howev…

Massive 23andMe survey reveals who may be at the highest risk for long COVID

Who is more likely to develop long COVID-19? A new study offers clues.

The 5 types of long COVID, according to one health expert

When it comes to long COVID, there are clearly “different pathologies at play,” one expert told Fortune.

In Long COVID, Blood Markers Are Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Researchers have identified elevated levels of a biomarker in the blood that persists for months in long COVID patients who experience neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Long COVID: CDC working to better understand complete picture

The CDC is piecing together why many people who had COVID-19 still have symptoms such as fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and "brain fog" months later

New Study:1 in 5 Adult COVID-19 Survivors Has Long COVID

And it’s even more common in older adults.

Vaccines Only Offer Modest Protection Against Long COVID

While risks are higher for the unvaccinated, a new study points to the need for more tools against the virus. According to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, vaccinated p…

Vaccines offer little protection against long Covid, study finds

The Covid vaccines provide robust protection against hospitalization and death, but when it comes to long Covid, the protection is "very modest," NBC News reports.

More than 1 in 5 COVID survivors may develop long COVID, CDC study suggests

The study assessed the relative risks of 26 conditions linked to post-COVID.

Vaccines may not prevent many symptoms of long covid, study suggests

Veterans Affairs analyzed records from nearly 34,000 people in the United States who experienced breakthrough infections.

Long COVID cases are soaring in N.J. Who will treat them all?

As many as 600,000 people in New Jersey have long COVID, according to estimates.

1 in 5 Adult Covid Survivors in the U.S. May Develop Long Covid, Says CDC

Researchers identified lasting health problems in many different organ systems, including the heart, lungs and kidneys.

NIH conducts research in Colorado on long COVID

Millions of Americans may be living with long COVID, and now the National Institutes of Health wants to learn how to prevent and treat the symptoms.» Subscri...

Treating Long COVID May Get a Lot Easier With This New Tool

It’s hard to see the damages inflicted on the lungs after a COVID-19 infection—but AI could show us the way.

Omicron patients may develop Long COVID less frequently than those who had other variants, study finds

Is there a silver lining to the current wave?

Long Covid Symptoms and Treatment: What We Know So Far

There is no universal definition of the complex condition, but clues about causes and potential treatments are beginning to emerge.

Vaccination after infection may curb long COVID; desktop 'air curtains' may deflect virus particles

Vaccination after infection with SARS-CoV-2 may contribute to a reduction in the burden of long COVID symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked...

Long COVID is crashing the retirement hopes of many Americans

Long COVID-19 patients are quietly grappling with health and financial challenges that are impacting retirement plans

Trajectory of long covid symptoms after covid-19 vaccination: community based cohort study

Objective To estimate associations between covid-19 vaccination and long covid symptoms in adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection before vaccination. Design Observational cohort study. Setting Community dwelling population, UK. Participants 28 356 participants i…

Vast Majority of Long Covid Patients Were Never Hospitalized, Report Finds

Three-fourths of diagnosed long covid patients avoided hospitalization, according to an analysis of private insurance claims.

Long Covid symptoms in older Americans are often difficult to recognize, experts say

Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.

Over 75 Percent of Long Covid Patients Were Not Hospitalized for Initial Illness, Study Finds

Researchers analyzed the largest database of private insurance claims in the United States in the first four months after a diagnostic code for long Covid was created.

Five things to know about long COVID

Identifying who has long COVID in the USA: a machine learning approach using N3C data

Patients identified by our models as potentially having long COVID can be interpreted as patients warranting care at a specialty clinic for long COVID, which is an essential proxy for long COVID diagnosis as its definition continues to evolve. We also achieve…

Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID

Using machine learning, researchers find patterns in electronic health record data to better identify those likely to have the condition.

Insomnia Could Be a Symptom of Long COVID — Best Life

Doctors are warning that the coronavirus can cause long-term problems with your circadian rhythm, leading to insomnia as part of long COVID.

‘Another Unequal Burden’: Working with Long Covid

Some research has shown that lingering Covid symptoms are more prevalent in people in their 30s and 40s — when workers are often in the prime of their careers. How will companies support employees with debilitating symptoms that can linger for months or even …

Experts perplexed over number of people getting long COVID

Symptoms linger two years for some; inflammatory protein patterns may provide long COVID clues

Patterns of inflammatory proteins in the blood of people with long COVID may someday help guide individualized treatment, new findings suggest. Researchers ...

Symptoms linger two years for some; inflammatory protein patterns may provide long COVID clues

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

4 questions about long Covid experts wish they could answer

And what’s standing in the way.

Long Covid is 'continuing to increase,' experts say. Here's how to know if you have it — and what to do about it

CNBC Make It spoke with a series of long Covid experts about what to look out for, whether you're at risk and what tools might be able to help.

Millions of people suffer from long COVID. Why is there still no treatment?

Long COVID patients, their lives disrupted, look on in frustration as doctors,...

Coronavirus: Omicron less likely to put patients in long COVID; details here

The data obtained from The Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK reveals that the odds of reporting long COVID symptoms four to eight weeks after a first coronavirus (COVID-19) infection were 49.7% lower in infections compatible with the Omicron BA.1 varia…

Children get long Covid, too, and it can show up in unexpected ways

November 10 is a day Kim Ford remembers too well. It was the day last year when her 9-year-old son, Jack, was scheduled to get his Covid-19 vaccine at the school clinic. They were excited that he'd finally have some protection, but on November 9, he had the s…

‘I had all of these bizarre symptoms’: What ‘long COVID’ means and how it’s affecting millions

An estimated 23 million Americans are suffering from symptoms of “long COVID.” It’s being called the pandemic after the pandemic.

Their virus symptoms were minor. Then they had long Covid.

Linda Timmer wanted to practice what she preached.

How Effects on the Brain Can Produce Long COVID

Immune system mediated injury rather than the virus entering and killing brain cells may explain why people experience long-term consequences associated with COVID-19 infection.

1 in 5 Educators Say They've Experienced Long COVID

Many educators say they’ve experienced painful, debilitating symptoms months after contracting COVID. Some may have to quit their jobs.

What we know—and do not know—about long covid

The syndrome appears to be widespread but is little understood

Increased immunity may protect against long COVID - study

Long COVID-19 may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system in some people: UCLA-led study

A possible contributor of Long COVID -19 may actually be an abnormally suppressed immune system, and not a hyperactive one, according to a UCLA- led research group

Long COVID-19 may be caused by abnormally suppressed immune system in some people: UCLA-led study

A possible contributor of Long COVID -19 may actually be an abnormally suppressed immune system, and not a hyperactive one, according to a UCLA- led research...

Signs You Have "Long COVID," Says CDC — Eat This Not That

Post-COVID conditions are a wide health problems people can experience four or more weeks after first being infected with the virus.

One Grim Statistic Lays Bare The Truly Relentless Grip of Long COVID

Not even one in four people have completely recovered from COVID a full year after being hospitalized with the disease, a UK study indicated Sunday, warning that long COVID could become a common condition.

Women less likely to recover from long COVID — UK study

More than two-thirds of people hospitalized with COVID-19 still suffer symptoms a year later, UK researchers have said. Women and obese people are most at risk of long COVID.

Clinical characteristics with inflammation profiling of long COVID and association with 1-year recovery following hospitalisation in the UK: a prospective observational study

The sequelae of a hospital admission with COVID-19 were substantial 1 year after discharge across a range of health domains, with the minority in our cohort feeling fully recovered. Patient-perceived health-related quality of life was reduced at 1 year compar…

Take it slow when returning to running with long covid

If runners don’t have symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, they can return to exercise but should take their time, says one physician.

About 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from 'long COVID' - study

The case for testing Pfizer's Paxlovid for treating long COVID

Reports of two patients who found relief from long COVID after taking Pfizer Inc's antiviral Paxlovid, including a researcher who tested it on herself...

The case for testing Pfizer's Paxlovid for treating long COVID

Reports of two patients who found relief from long COVID after taking Pfizer Inc's <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/PFE.N" target="_blank">(PFE.N)</a> antiviral Paxlovid, including a researcher who tested it on herself, provide intriguing evidence f…

Coronavirus persisting in feces offers clues to long COVID cause - Honolulu Star

COVID-19 patients can harbor the coronavirus in their feces for months after infection, researchers found, stoking concern that its persistence can aggravate the immune system and cause long COVID symptoms.

Coronavirus persisting in feces offers clues to long COVID cause

Vaccines are no match for long Covid. Treating it is science’s next great challenge

Failure to recognise the need for a response could be a blunder we rue for decades to come, says professor of immunology Danny Altmann

Long Covid May Be Result of Coronavirus Persisting in Feces

'Long Covid will haunt us…We have the right to demand higher performance from vaccines…Vaccines can do more if they are adequately boosted, revised'

"I believe the Indian government is aggressively pursuing a booster programme, not only with Corbevax but others as well, to really look at what the optimal formulation is," says Dr Peter Hotez, who co-chairs the Lancet Commission on Covid-19 Vaccines and The…

Male infertility may be a new symptom of long COVID

Even mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 can result in detrimental protein-level changes in relation to male reproductive functions.

Long COVID symptoms: Major issue happens 3 to 6 months later

Blood clots remain a massive potential side effect from COVID-19 months down the line

High-flying medical graduate killed himself after struggling with long Covid

Medic Abhijeet Tavare, who joined the world-famous McKinsey management company after graduating, was found by his friends who went looking for him on the middle of the night

'I've had long Covid for two years now'

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

‘Brain on fire,’ ear numbness, hallucinations: Just what are the symptoms of ‘Long COVID’?

Hundreds of symptoms have been reported, from the expected, like fatigue and cough, to the more bizarre, like hallucinations and a feeling of "brain on fire....

Long COVID symptoms: COVID variants create different COVID symptoms

Different COVID variants may lead to different long COVID symptoms

Long Covid May Become a Crisis for Black Americans, Experts Say

Many of the factors that led to higher rates of infection, hospitalization and death among Black Americans will likely lead to an over-prevalence of long Covid symptoms too, a new report found.

Long COVID Symptoms May Depend on the Variant You Contracted

Muscle pain, "brain fog" and anxiety were much more widely reported when the alpha variant was dominant.

Long COVID symptoms may depend on the variant a person contracted

Symptoms could be different in people who are infected with different variants, study suggests

How long Covid concerns are ramping up progress on other chronic diseases

"Long Covid" patients join more than 24 million Americans suffering from chronic illness. Poet and "The Invisible Kingdom" author Meghan O'Rourke explains that new awareness of how infections can affect bodies is helping advance study of other illnesses, incl…

Long COVID: Majority of Patients Suffer From 2 Main Symptoms

A third of patients with long COVID in a new Cambridge study said they lost their jobs because of the condition.

Long COVID symptoms: 2 long COVID symptoms patients experience most

Most long COVID-19 patents suffer from specific symptoms

7 in 10 long COVID patients are dealing with memory and concentration problems

Three in four people with a severe case of long COVID say they have been unable to work because of it.

Long COVID symptoms: The untold symptoms no one’s talking about

Depression, anxiety may linger for some bedridden COVID-19 patients

Got Brain Fog Because Of Long COVID? Here's Why, And How To Cope.

Even mild coronavirus infections can lead to memory and concentration problems. Here's what experts know about treating them.

We're Not Prepared For The Next Pandemic Phase: Dealing With Long COVID

It's been two years, and COVD-19 long haulers are no closer to getting the help they need.

Covid signs: Three symptoms experienced by people with long Covid 6 months later - study

LONG Covid is the extended experience of symptoms of Covid-19. However, it is far more complex than just experiencing Covid for a long period of time, long covid also has its own symptoms that separate it from ‘normal' Covid.

Long COVID: New study shows 3 symptoms likely to linger

CINCINNATI (WKRC) &ndash; A new study says the long haul for COVID-19 long-haulers may be a lot longer than previously thought. Caption: WKRC. As we continue to learn more about the aftermath of COVID-19, this new research shows there are three symptoms that …

Long COVID symptoms: 3 symptoms you can get 6 months later

A new study identified that about 50% of people still experience COVID-19 symptoms after infection

Adam Kay: I've got long Covid. The pandemic isn't over yet

Back in the first wave, before the clingfilm was even off the cheese platters at a Downing Street “meeting”, I caught Covid. At least I’m pretty sure that’s wha

Disease in a dish: What mini-hearts and other organs reveal about Long COVID

Bay Area scientists are infecting “organoids” with the COVID-19 virus to watch what happens.

Nerve damage may explain some cases of long COVID -U.S. study

A small study of patients suffering from persistent symptoms long after a bout of COVID-19 found that nearly 60% had nerve damage possibly caused by a defective immune response, a finding that could point to new treatments, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesda…

OHSU doctor offers insight on the effects of 'long COVID'

Dr. Eric Herman said people can develop long COVID symptoms months after they're infected. These symptoms can last for a year and sometimes longer.Read more:...

Nerve damage may explain some cases of long COVID -U.S. study

A small study of patients suffering from persistent symptoms long after a bout of COVID-19 found that nearly 60% had nerve damage possibly caused by a...

Primary school children's 'long Covid' symptoms may not have been cause by the virus

An Office for National Statistics (ONS) report showed just one per cent of primary school children in England 'met all the criteria' for long Covid between March 2020 and December 2021.

What is long covid? Current understanding about risks, symptoms and recovery.

Although much remains unknown about long covid, experts said it shouldn’t be dismissed or taken lightly. “This is real, definable and causes significant patient suffering.”

Long COVID - Symptoms and Therapies | COVID-19 Special

As long COVID cases grow, clues emerge about who is most at risk

Tens of millions of people now have an array of lingering symptoms. Figuring out their common risk factors could help tailor treatments.

Vaccines Cut Risk of Long Covid in Half, UK Scientists Find

Vaccines also show some promise in reducing symptoms among those already experiencing long covid, a review of evidence found.

Wisconsin child dies of MIS-C - an inflammatory syndrome caused by 'long Covid'

A Wisconsin child under the age of ten has died from MIS-C, the first death of this sort ever recorded in the U.S. The condition is an inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 infection.

How long COVID exhausts the body

How Long Covid Exhausts the Body

A picture is emerging of the toll long Covid takes inside the body and why it can be so debilitating.

Long COVID symptoms: Why does long COVID happen?

What is long COVID and what are long COVID symptoms? Read about long COVID and why long COVID continues to happen.

Long Covid may be caused by the virus damaging crucial vagus nerve, scientists claim

Spanish medics said Covid-triggered inflammation to the vagus nerve may be behind long-lasting symptoms including gastrointestinal problems and an elevated heart rate.

Antihistamines to treat long COVID: What you need to know

Antihistamines seem to help a subset of long COVID patients.

Researchers identify potential cause, treatment for long COVID-19

Recent studies have identified changes to a nerve that may explain why some people suffer from long COVID-19, while separate findings may point to a potential treatment option.

Vaccination reduces chance of getting long Covid, studies find

UK health agency notes research that also suggests jabs can improve long Covid symptoms among unvaccinated

Vaccinated About Half as Likely to Develop Long COVID as Unvaccinated: Study

Long COVID symptoms: Does COVID create long-term heart problems?

Does COVID-19 lead to heart problems? Read about how COVID-19 can cause heart problems for those with COVID symptoms and long COVID.

Controlled studies ease worries of widespread long Covid in kids

Children are more likely to suffer from pandemic-associated symptoms than from infection-associated symptoms. School policies should reflect this reality.

New research points to vagus nerve damage as reason for long COVID

Antihistamines may help resolve long COVID, scientists believe: Treatment discovered by accident

Two patients with long COVID in California, one who was a healthcare worker have almost completely alleviated their symptoms by taking daily antihistamines.

Antihistamines may help resolve long COVID, report suggests

Two healthy middle-aged females returned back to almost their normal daily activities after incidentally taking daily antihistamines for long COVID

Common Over-the-Counter Medication May Provide Relief for People With Long COVID-19 Symptoms

Widely available, over-the-counter antihistamines have the potential to restore daily function. Antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the painful, debilitating symptoms of long COVID-19 that impair daily functioning. That…

What We Know About Long Covid and Exercise

And experts have some theories as to why.

Long COVID symptoms: Can you develop new symptoms months later?

Coronavirus patients often suffered a new COVID-19 symptom one month after COVID-19 infection. Read about how long COVID can create new COVID symptoms for people with long COVID.

Popular over-the-counter drug could 'rapidly' treat long Covid reports new case study

LONG Covid continues to bedevil broad swathes of the population months after initial infection. However, there is a potent a new weapon in the fight, two new cases studies suggest. The reports found that taking a popular over-the-counter drug 'rapidly' improv…

Cure For Long COVID? Case Report Highlights Common Over-The-Counter Medicine

Promising news for people with long COVID may have arrived in a new case report, as two people report that their symptoms were almost completely relieved b

Muscle pain, fatigue, brain fog: Doctors grapple for answers about long COVID in kids

Scientists don't yet know how many kids will suffer long COVID symptoms, or why some suffer for longer. It's too soon to know the lifetime impacts.

A Common Over-The-Counter Drug Could Treat Long COVID, Case Study Reports

Two patients with long COVID in California have almost completely alleviated their symptoms by taking daily antihistamines, according to a newly published case report.

Long Covid: What Is It and What Are the Covid Symptoms?

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus.

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?

Antihistamines Could Help Some Long Covid Patients, New Research Suggests

A new case report offers anecdotal evidence that antihistamines may be worth exploring as a potential treatment for long covid symptoms.

A Maine mother spreads awareness of 'long COVID-19' in children

Jaxson is 7 years old and eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Riley said she has decided not to get her son vaccinated, adding that she does not believe there is enough evidence the vaccine can improve symptoms of long COVID-19.

Long COVID and kids: more research is urgently needed

Like adults, children can experience long COVID, but few studies of the condition include young people. That has to change.

Abnormal immune system activity may explain long COVID

A new study investigates how SARS-CoV-2 infections may turn into long COVID. The answer likely lies in abnormal immune system activity.

Long COVID symptoms in SARS-CoV-2-positive adolescents and matched controls (LongCOVIDKidsDK): a national, cross-sectional study

Participants with SARS-CoV-2-positive tests had more long-lasting symptoms and sick leave, whereas participants in the control group had more short-lasting symptoms and worse quality of life. Knowledge of long COVID in adolescents is important to guide clinic…

New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid

If further study confirms the findings, they could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.

Is long COVID a syndrome or a series of coronavirus complications? What we know now about lingering symptoms.

Long COVID is probably a wide array of diseases, say experts, who continue to study the mysterious lingering symptoms faced by some who get COVID-19.

Missouri doctors make discovery about possible cause of long COVID

A Missouri Baptist Medical Center doctor and his team may have discovered a potential cause of long COVID-19.

Long Covid: Could your lingering symptoms be a side effect from the vaccine?

LONG Covid: Each individual will experience COVID-19 recovery differently with some seeing symptoms lingering for weeks after the initial infection. Could long Covid be a rare side effect from vaccines? Experts weigh in.

Do vaccinations protect against debilitating long COVID symptoms? Early studies offer clues

Vaccines help protect against serious illness and death from COVID-19, but can they also...

Long Covid affecting patients' brains: Scientist..

Long Covid is affecting human brains and nervous system at a deeper level and there is an urgent need for significant research into identifying the full extent of its complications and underlying causes, says Avindra Nath, an Indian-American scientist who spe…

When Can People With Long COVID Return to Exercising?

Experts advise waiting until you're symptom-free to exercise. What if your symptoms won't go away?

How do I know if I have long Covid?

If you’ve had (or currently have) Covid-19, here’s what you should know about long Covid symptoms and care.

Can omicron cause long COVID?

Scientists are still studying omicron's relationship to the constellation of physical, neurological and cognitive symptoms that can last for months.

Long COVID study: Boston researchers recruiting long haulers who are having trouble concentrating, experiencing strong fatigue

As tens of millions of Americans continue to battle long-term coronavirus symptoms, Boston researchers are hoping to crack the mystery of Long COVID and what’s sparking the debilitating condi…

Can Omicron Cause Long Covid?

It is too soon to know, scientists say, but mild initial illness may not signal reduced risk.

Long Covid-19 symptoms that no one is talking about; signs to watch out for. Read here

We have no data yet on what proportion of infections with Omicron... end up with Long COVID, an expert said

Long Covid: The supplement that could help clear the long-term effects of the coronavirus

THE PANDEMIC has been ongoing for nearly two years now. In that time the virus has mutated immensely and so has our response to it on a political, social and medicinal level. What is becoming a problem is the increasing numbers of people suffering long Covid.…

What the Long Covid Numbers Aren’t Telling Us

Early studies estimate that between 10 and 30 percent of coronavirus patients will experience Long Covid — but research is just scratching the surface

Dawson's Creek Writer Heidi Ferrer's Husband Says Late Wife Faced 'Terrifying Deterioration' with Long COVID

Nick Güthe said his wife Heidi Ferrer "decided death was preferable to another minute in her own personal hell" after she died by suicide following a 13...

Long COVID: Could treating microclots relieve symptoms?

In a recent preprint paper, researchers investigate whether antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulants might help treat people with long COVID.

After losing wife to long COVID-19, man shares essay detailing her harrowing symptoms

The husband of late "Dawson's Creek" writer Heidi Ferrer made a plea to the medical community to help COVID-19 long-haulers after witnessing his wife's...

After losing wife to long COVID-19, man shares essay detailing her harrowing symptoms

Long COVID brain fog found similar to 'chemo brain'; clip-on device shows promise in virus detection

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

COVID SCIENCE-Long COVID brain fog found similar to 'chemo brain'; clip-on device shows promise in virus detection

People who had COVID-19 "frequently experience lingering neurological symptoms, including impairment in attention, concentration, speed of information...

Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects

Not much is known about “long COVID,” including who, when or how badly it will strike, how long it might take to recover, or whether complete recovery is possible for all.

Kiki's Chicken Place co-CEO dies after week-long COVID-19 battle, according to restaurant

The co-CEO and co-creator of Kiki's Chicken Place has died after a week-long battle with COVID-19, according to a message on the restaurant's website.

South African scientist thinks she may have solved the mystery of long COVID-19, which afflicts 100 million people | TheHill

A recent study by Resia Pretorius and her team at Stellenbosch University in South Africa suggests that long COVID may be triggered by microclots.

'Omicron the Pandemic Killer' Idea Ignores Dangers of Long COVID

Infection preventionists and other health care professionals once again on the frontlines battling a COVID-19 surge need be wary of “mild” symptoms that could haunt them in the long run.

More Than 1 Million People In The U.S. Struggle With Symptoms Of Long COVID

More than a million people across the country have permanently lost thier sense of smell due to COVID. We speak to two women struggling with long COVID to le...

Long Covid patients are 'terrified' of omicron

Long-haulers with Covid are extremely concerned about reinfection with the omicron variant. Risk of reinfection is high.

Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron infection; shots may reduce long COVID burden

Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is likely to be much lower than against earlier variants, but...

Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron infection; shots may reduce long COVID burden

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

CORRECTED-COVID SCIENCE-Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron infection; shots may reduce long COVID burden

Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is likely to be much lower than against earlier variants, but...

Tremors and "internal vibrations": Long Covid patients are reporting Parkinson's-like symptoms

In a patient-focused study, long-haulers describe suffering of "horrible tremors" months after COVID

CVS, Walgreens Customers Report Long COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Times

As demand for vaccines and booster shots increases, patients report long wait times at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, per the Wall Street Journal.

Cognitive Rehab: One Patient’s Painstaking Path Through Long Covid Therapy

Samantha Lewis is relearning some basic aspects of her daily life after struggling with brain fog and other lingering symptoms for more than a year since being infected by the virus.

Long COVID: New review of Mayo Clinic patients may provide new clues

In the cohort study, published in Mayo Proceedings, researchers looked at the charts of 10 patients suffering from long-haul COVID who came to the care clinic from Jan. 19 to April 29, 2021. The average age of the patients was 46.

For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star

Long COVID has been a reality since the beginning of the pandemic. The patients who have it are desperate for answers that doctors don't yet have.

To help people with long COVID, scientists need to define it

Patients with the perplexing syndrome have reported 200 different symptoms. Researchers will have to decide which to study—and rule out.

Long COVID risk no lower with breakthrough infection; COVID-19 survival improves for European cancer patients

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

COVID SCIENCE: Vaccines Do Not Lower 'Long COVID' Risk

Do vaccines protect against long COVID? What the data say

Vaccines reduce the risk of developing COVID-19 — but studies disagree on their protective effect against long COVID.

From medical gaslighting to death threats, long Covid tests patients - STAT

Lauren Nichols, vice president of Body Politic, spoke about her difficult experiences with long Covid at the 2021 STAT Summit.

‘This Can Happen To Anyone’: Windsor Man Finally Awake, Back On His Feet During Long COVID Recovery

A man who was given a 5% likelihood of survival after contracting COVID-19 is now sharing his story of survival in hope of saving others from going through the trauma he did this year.

Understanding Long COVID: The Unseen Public Health Crisis

Long COVID now affects millions around the globe–yet we still barely understand this emerging condition. Its devastating and lasting symptoms prevent people ...

Coronavirus FAQ: What is long COVID? And what is my risk of getting it?

One of the surprising aspects of the pandemic is that symptoms can linger months after infection. This syndrome has been called "long COVID" and it's had a profound impact on the lives of many people.

Long COVID: my work with sufferers reveals that western medicine has reached a crisis point

Western medicine has always split the mind and the body. Long COVID reveals just how damaging this approach has been.

Antibody protection after mild COVID-19 may not last; an estimated 100 mln people have had long COVID

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.

Antibody protection after mild COVID-19 may not last; an estimated 100 million people have had long COVID

Nearly everyone who had a mild case of COVID-19 still has antibodies to the coronavirus a year later, but that might not protect them from new variants, a...

Public health leaders hope stories about long Covid will motivate more young people to get vaccinated

Katelyn Van Dyke was on winter break in January, visiting her boyfriend's family, when she got sick with Covid-19.

Women with long COVID may never be able to exercise like they did before illness

Previous studies have shown that women are outnumbering men 3-to-1 in seeking treatment for persistent symptoms following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Women with long COVID may never be able to exercise like they did before illness

Previous studies have shown that women are outnumbering men 3-to-1 in seeking treatment for persistent symptoms following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Mind over matter? Long Covid study sparks controversy

A large-scale French study suggesting symptoms of so-called long COVID may be more due to psychological factors than to infection with the virus has sparked debate among patients and scientists.

Long COVID rare for college athletes; prostate cancer treatment shows no benefit vs COVID-19

College athletes who become infected with the coronavirus are very unlikely to have any lasting effects, a large U.S. study suggests. Only 1.2% reported...

New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge

Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.

Clues to what causes long COVID are starting to emerge : Shots - Health News

Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.

Immunologist Dr. Anthony Leonardi speaks on Long COVID and the dangers posed by SARS-CoV-2

Concluding part of a two-part interview with the <em>World Socialist Web Site</em>.

Immunologist Dr. Anthony Leonardi speaks on Long COVID and the dangers posed by SARS-CoV-2

Part one of a two-part interview with the World Socialist Web Site

Long COVID symptoms may have causes other than SARS-CoV-2

The data underscore the importance of weighing all possible causes, including COVID-19.

Washington man apologizes to doctors for being unvaccinated after month long Covid hospital stay

Richard Soliz, 54, of Seattle, Washington, was hospitalized for a month due to complications with Covid. After his recovery, he apologized to hospital staff for being unvaccinated.

She Died With Long Covid. Should Her Organs Have Been Donated?

Heidi Ferrer’s family feared her organs were unsafe. The case points to gaps in protocols for organ donation amid the pandemic.

Long COVID in children: What to know about infection rate, symptoms, length

Here is what to know about how many kids experience long COVID, the symptoms, and how long it occurs in children and teens.

Long Covid: What to Know About Lingering Symptoms of a Covid-19 Infection

What the latest research, as well as doctors and patients, say about the condition

COVID SCIENCE-Breakthrough infections can lead to long COVID; genes may explain critical illness in young, healthy adults

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/SCIENCE (GRAPHIC):COVID SCIENCE-Breakthrough infections can lead to long COVID; genes may explain critical illness in young, healthy adults

Breakthrough infections can lead to long COVID; genes may explain critical illness in young, healthy adults

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by peer review.Breakthrough infections can lead to long COVIDThe persistent syndrome…

CORRECTED-COVID SCIENCE-Breakthrough infections can lead to long COVID; genes may explain critical illness in young, healthy adults

The persistent syndrome of COVID-19 after-effects known as long COVID can develop after "breakthrough" infections in vaccinated people, a new study shows...

Another Struggle for Long Covid Patients: Disability Benefits

President Biden has said the government should help people who continue to experience symptoms long after a coronavirus infection. But qualifying remains a major hurdle.

Long Covid ‘is a very debilitating condition with serious cognitive conditions,’ says researcher behind new study

The author of a new study reveals the damaging impacts for “long Covid” patients, people whose symptoms last months after initially becoming infected.

Over half of those diagnosed will develop ‘long COVID’

Both adults and children may experience several potential health issues for as long as six months post-recovery.

How many people get 'long COVID?' More than half, researchers find

More than half of the 236 million people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide since December 2019 will experience post-COVID symptoms—more commonly known as "long COVID"—up to six months after recovering, according to Penn State College of Medicine…

Long COVID brain fog: What we know about the cognitive impact

What do we know about the long-term neurocognitive impact of COVID-19, and what are we yet to learn? This Special Feature and podcast investigate

New Clues Emerge About Whether Vaccines Can Help Fight Long Covid

Recent studies suggest vaccination helps reduce the likelihood of developing longer-term symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, and may help some people with symptoms feel better

The new frontier: Israeli hospitals contend with 'long COVID' in children

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Could Long Covid be a little-known nervous system problem?

Sian Griffiths, 43, from Anglesea, north Wales, pictured, lived an active lifestyle until she was hit by Covid-19 in May 19. Having lost her energy, a doctor advised her to eat Hula Hoops.

Long Covid Now Has an Official Definition From the World Health Organization

Lingering fatigue, shortness of breath, and brain fog are among the symptoms people may experience months after infection, the WHO says.

People With Long Covid Are Risking Their Health Going Back to the Office

For many people who got Covid-19, symptoms and "brain fog" come back unexpectedly, making commutes and in-office work difficult. How will employers handle this new cohort?

Long Covid now has a formal definition. Here’s what you need to know

Health experts say long Covid is clearly of public health concern, given the substantial impact it has on society.

Lessons in long COVID: Governor may never get sense of taste or smell back

A new study from VCU reveals for one out of every five COVID-19 survivors don’t regain their smell and taste within 6 months

'Long COVID' symptoms' cause may have been uncovered in new research

Lingering COVID-19 symptoms may be caused by an overload of inflammatory cells “trapped” inside insoluble microscopic blood clots, according to researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

'Long COVID' symptoms' cause may have been uncovered in new research

Lingering COVID-19 symptoms may be caused by an overload of inflammatory cells “trapped” inside insoluble microscopic blood clots, according to researchers...

Long COVID may affect almost 37% of COVID-19 patients

New research finds that more than one in three individuals experienced at least one long COVID symptom 3–6 months after receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis.

Overload of Inflammatory Molecules “Trapped” in Micro Blood Clots May Cause Long COVID Symptoms

First evidence of inflammatory micro clots in blood of individuals suffering from Long COVID: This may be the cause of some of the lingering symptoms experienced by individuals with Long COVID. New research indicates that an overload of various inflammatory m…

Patients who develop depression as part of long Covid respond better to antidepressants than most

Nine in 10 Covid survivors that develop depression benefit from antidepressants, 'significantly more' than expected, researchers at San Raffaele University in Milan have found.

“She is such a puzzle”: Colorado teen’s months-long ordeal spotlights mysteries of long COVID

Ever since Lilly Downs contracted COVID-19 in November, she has lived with persisting symptoms — quick heart rate, fatigue, mouth ulcers, brain fog and more — from the infection. She, along w…

Long COVID-19 Spreads Wide Toxic Net That Includes Kids

A huge peer reviewed study in PLOS Medicine underscores just how much of a threat long COVID-19 presents: 1 in 3 survivors display symptoms of the disease 3 to 6 months after initial infection.

'I Have What Is Called Long COVID:' Kelly Price Explains Disappearance In New Interview

On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated singer Kelly Price announced that she had “flatlined” due to her recent hospitalization from COVID-19.