Mitochondrial Depletion and Long-COVID: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Clinical Implications

February 5, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Mitochondrial Depletion and Long-COVID: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Clinical Implications

John Murphy, M.D., MPH, D.P.H., President The COVID19 Long-haul Foundation AbstractA growing body of evidence implicates mitochondrial dysfunction — including depletion of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), loss of mitochondrial membrane potential,…[...]

February 4, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

By Ben Tinker, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with…[...]

February 3, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups

Katherine Dillinger More than 700 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in the US, according to the World Health Organization. The US Food and Drug Administration is looking…[...]

February 2, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Vaccine Stocks Drop After FDA Memo Links COVID Shots To Child Deaths

Vaccine stocks slumped Monday after an explosive memo from FDA vaccine chief Vinay Prasad surfaced late Friday, signaling the agency is preparing to roll out tough restrictions on new vaccines for children. Prasad…[...]

February 1, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Fauci involved in ‘massive’ COVID-19 origins cover-up

By Victor Nava Fauci involved in 'massive' COVID-19 origins cover-up, FDA chief Makary says Dr. Anthony Fauci orchestrated a “massive cover-up” about the origins of COVID-19 while serving as a top…[...]

January 31, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Etiology of Long COVID Skin Conditions

John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID‑19 pandemic has left an indelible mark not only on global health systems but also on the human body in ways…[...]

January 30, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Nearly 10,000 Claims Pending as COVID Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Faces Possible Budget Cut

By Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. A government-run COVID-19 vaccine injury compensation program with nearly 10,000 pending claims faces the threat of a budget cut for the 2026 fiscal year. The Trump administration’s proposed…[...]

January 29, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

COVID‑19 Vaccination and Chronic Inflammatory Disease

John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation (www.covid19longhaulfoundation.org ) Abstract COVID‑19 vaccination has altered the trajectory of the pandemic, yet its implications for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) remain…[...]

January 28, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Pain in Long-Haul Illnesses: A Comprehensive Clinical and Molecular Review

🧠 Abstract Pain in long-haul illnesses—particularly post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID—represents a complex, multifactorial syndrome that transcends traditional diagnostic boundaries. This article synthesizes current evidence from…[...]

January 27, 2026 | John Murphy | Leave a Comment

Muscle Wasting in Long COVID: Etiology, Genomics, Physiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Prognosis

John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Muscle wasting in long COVID represents a profound and underrecognized consequence of SARS‑CoV‑2 infection, affecting skeletal integrity and systemic resilience. This article…[...]