Covid-19 Stories
Nearly 23% Of Adults Face Long COVID Symptoms: AI-Based Study Reveals
Long COVID, a complex condition with lingering symptoms like fatigue, chronic cough, and brain fog may be affecting far more people than once believed. 
COVID-19 Vaccine Linked To Elevated Risk Of Facial Palsy: Study
The study revealed a 12% increase in the risk of facial palsy within 1 to 28 days after any COVID-19 vaccine dose. 
Children Who Had COVID-19 At Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes: Study Finds
The study noted an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in pediatric patients after a bout of COVID-19 infection compared to other respiratory infections. 
COVID-19 Doubles Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes For Up To Three Years: Study
The cardiovascular risk is significantly higher for those hospitalized with severe COVID and individuals with a preexisting history of heart disease, the study revealed. 
Obesity Raises Risk Of COVID Infection By 34%: Study Says
The study suggests that obesity not only worsens the outcomes of COVID but also increases the risk for infection upon exposure. 
Your Mindset Could Shape Vaccine Response, Side Effects After COVID-19 Vaccination: Study
Researchers found that the overall vaccine experience, including the immune response and side effects, may be shaped by your beliefs and assumptions about the vaccine. 
Higher Incidence Of Mental Illness After Severe COVID In Unvaccinated Adults, Says Study
The study suggests that elevated incidence of mental illnesses after COVID-19 infection was mainly observed among cases where there were hospitalizations. The risk remained high for up to a year following severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated individuals. 
Kids Get Less Severe COVID-19 Compared To Adults; Here's Why
The researchers say children's frequent exposure to respiratory infections is responsible for their heightened innate immunity. 
Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles Risk Of Severe COVID Infection, Hospitalization: Study
The study results showed that cannabis users had an 80% increased risk of hospitalization and a 27% increased risk of ICU admission. 
COVID-19 Exposure In Womb Or As Newborn May Elevate Children's Social, Breathing Issues
The study investigated if exposure to COVID-19 during pregnancy or right after birth has a long-term impact on the development and breathing of babies. 
COVID Vaccine May Help Heart Failure Patients Live Longer: Study
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can improve the longevity of heart failure patients by 82% compared to those who are unvaccinated. 
Metformin Reduces COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Long COVID: Study
The study revealed that metformin can reduce the amount of COVID-19 virus in the body and lower the risk of viral rebound. 
No Link Between COVID-19 Virus And Asthma Risk In Kids, Says Study
Since respiratory viral infections are known to increase asthma risk in young children, researchers of a new study investigated if contracting the SARS-COV-2 virus could bring in a similar outcome, and determined no association exists between the two. 
Study Says 'Double Jointed' People At Higher Risk Of Long COVID
The study published in the journal BMJ indicated that individuals with hypermobile joints had a 30% higher chance of not fully recovering from COVID-19 and experiencing persistent fatigue associated with long COVID. 
COVID-19 Virus Lingers In The Body More Than A Year After Infection: Studies
The studies showed that COVID antigens lingered in the blood up to 14 months after infection and more than two years in tissue samples of people who had the infection.
