by Isabella Backman New research offers evidence that autoimmunity—in which the body’s immune system targets its own tissues—is a driver in some cases of Long COVID. Why COVID-19 sometimes leads […]
Long Covid: Persistent Shortness of Breath Due to Treatable Nerve Injury
By Jonathan Aviv M.D. & Suiana Chandrasekhar M.D. Some COVID-19 long haulers have persistent shortness of breath but normal lung imaging. (Photo source: iStock) Persistent shortness of breath in COVID-19 long […]
COVID is still around and a risk to vulnerable people. What are the symptoms in 2025? And how long does it last?
by Meru Sheel, The Conversation Five years ago, COVID was all we could think about. Today, we’d rather forget about lockdowns, testing lines and social distancing. But the virus that sparked […]
Discovery Explains Long COVID Breathing Problems
UVA Health researchers have made a discovery about the immune system that explains breathing problems in Long COVID. From left: Alexandra Kadl MD; Sepideh Dolatshahi, PhD; Lyndsey Muehling, PhD; Judith […]
COVID-19 symptom load as a risk factor for chronic pain: A national cross-sectional study
Jamie L. Romeiser , Christopher P. Morley, Sunitha M. Singh, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287 Abstract Introduction Emerging evidence suggests that a COVID-19 infection with a high initial severity may be associated with development of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
🩸 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 […]
🫁 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 […]