Low Vitamin D Increases Risk for Severe COVID
Low vitamin D levels might increase a person’s odds of a severe bout with COVID-19, a new study says. People with a vitamin D deficiency are 36% more likely to require…[...]
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Long COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19
Some people continue to experience health problems long after having COVID-19. Understand the possible symptoms and risk factors for post-COVID-19 syndrome. By Mayo Clinic Staff After any coronavirus disease 2019…[...]
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The health-related quality of life among survivors with post-COVID conditions in the United States
Seyyed Sina Hejazian, Ajith Vemuri, Alireza Vafaei Sadr, et. al. PLOS, One 20(5): e0320721. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320721 Abstract Background Even after a mild initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, a considerable proportion of patients experience…[...]
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How does COVID-19 vaccination affect long-COVID symptoms?
Ali A. Asadi-Pooya , Meshkat Nemati, Mina Shahisavandi, et. al. PLOS, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.029668 Abstract Objective The current study aimed to identify the association between COVID-19 vaccination and prolonged post-COVID symptoms (long-COVID) in…[...]
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Long COVID clinical evaluation, research and impact on society: a global expert consensus
Andrew G. Ewing, David Joffe, Svetlana Blitshteyn, et. al. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials volume 24, Article number: 27 (2025) Abstract Background Long COVID is a complex, heterogeneous syndrome affecting over four hundred million people globally. There…[...]
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Long COVID biomarkers found in blood associated with respiratory problems
Story by Science X staff Cohort overview and humoral immunity in healthy convalescent individuals and individuals with long COVID recruited from the United Kingdom. Credit: Nature Immunology (2025). DOI:10.1038/s41590-025-02135-5 Researchers at…[...]
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🩸 COVID-19 and Blood Morphology: Insights from 2025 Peer-Reviewed Research
As the global understanding of COVID-19 deepens, 2025 research has illuminated how SARS-CoV-2 affects blood morphology, particularly red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin function, and hematopoiesis. These changes are not only…[...]
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🫁 Long COVID and Shortness of Breath: Causes, Vaccine-Linked Harms, and Emerging Treatments (2025 Overview)
Five years into the pandemic, shortness of breath remains one of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms of Long COVID, affecting millions globally. This article synthesizes findings from 2025 peer-reviewed…[...]
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Long COVID: A living systematic review
BMJ 2024; 387 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024-081318, Cite this as: BMJ 2024;387:e081318 Abstract Objective To compare the effectiveness of interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition). Design Living systematic review. Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Allied and Complementary…[...]
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Sex differences in Long COVID
Shah, DP; Thaweethai, T; Karlson, EW; et al.; RECOVER Consortium, JAMA Network Open Abstract Importance: A substantial number of individuals worldwide experience long COVID, or post-COVID condition. Other postviral and autoimmune conditions…[...]
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