Health News Scientists Propose Long Covid Definition Based On Key Symptoms In Large Study

Scientists Have Finally Uncovered What’s Behind Long COVID’s Most Taxing Symptom

REMEMBER COVID? PLENTY of people have already moved past the lockdowns, social distancing, and other protective measures. But for people with long COVID—symptoms that continue to linger for months or ... Read More

Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive ... Read More

There are 8 patterns for long COVID symptoms. Here's what they are

There are eight different ways people experience long COVID symptoms, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health's research initiative. The big picture: The new study represents ... Read More

Biomarkers showing link between brain fog and long COVID found by Michigan scientists

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new study found two brain biomarkers in patients with long COVID, potentially discovering what causes brain fog and other cognitive issues. "We wanted to look at individuals ... Read More

After initial excitement, research says this long Covid treatment doesn’t work

Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds writer and reports on health care, new research, and public policy, with a particular interest in mental health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQ+ patient ... Read More

Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds

The new research provides evidence that Covid reinfections can increase the risk of long-term health consequences. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck has covered long Covid since the condition first emerged. Read More

Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief

LA JOLLA, CA—Scientists at the Scripps Research Translational Institute invite people with long COVID across the U.S. to join a remote clinical trial that is testing whether an existing FDA-approved ... Read More

Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

In patients with long COVID, a new study has revealed a structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This finding suggests the existence of ... Read More

New virus strain spikes in 9 US states with symptoms from brain fog to persistent cough

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new strain is spiking case numbers worldwide. The XFG variant, also known as Stratus, has been gaining momentum after first being detected in Southeast Asia in ... Read More