Covid-19 Stories
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. 
Timing Of COVID-19 Shot Can Affect Menstrual Cycle Length: Study
Those individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccine during the first half of their menstrual cycle are more likely to experience cycle length changes than those receiving a vaccine in the latter half. 
Older Adults Should Get COVID Booster Shot This Spring, CDC Says
The current booster dose is meant for older adults at least four months after a previous dose, or at least three months after a COVID-19 infection. 
Vaping May Raise Susceptibility To COVID-19, Study Warns
The study found that typical ingredients of the vaping liquid -propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin- alone or with the use of nicotine enhanced susceptibility to COVID-19 infection. 
COVID Vaccines Linked To Slight Increase In Heart And Brain Issues: Large-Scale Study
The researchers cautioned that the study found only associations with adverse health effects and it does not prove that these issues are caused by the vaccines. 
COVID-19 Vaccination Or Booster During Pregnancy Protects Infants For 6 Months: Study
The findings of the study underscore the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy to ensure that infants are born with strong protection until they are old enough to be vaccinated. 
Reduced Risk Of COVID-19, Hospitalization In Older Adults Who Exercised Before Pandemic: Study
Senior adults who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or getting hospitalized from COVID-19 compared to those who did not follow guidelines, the study revealed. 
Switching Arms While Taking Multi-Dose Vaccines May Improve Immune Response: Study
Although the study focused on the immune response against COVID-19, researchers expect similar results for other multidose vaccinations. 
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Triples Odds Of Respiratory Illness In Children; Risk Lower In Vaccinated Expectant Mothers: Study
Researchers behind a new study looked into the relationship between maternal COVID-19 vaccination and respiratory illness in infants using a longitudinal cohort of mother-infant pairs. 
Vegetarian Diet May Help Reduce Risk, Severity Of COVID-19 Infection: Study
People on a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet were at a lower risk (39%) of getting COVID-19 infection compared to omnivores.
