Coronavirus
Trinity College Study Reveals Blood Vessel Leakage as Key Factor in Long COVID-Induced Mental Fog
Mental Fog and Long COVID A team of researchers at Trinity College Dublin has just discovered the underlying and likely cause of the “mental fog” associated with long COVID. …
Blood Test Can Now Differentiate Long COVID from Fibromyalgia: Insights from University of Texas and Ohio State Studies
Understanding the overlap between fibromyalgia, known for widespread pain, and long COVID, where symptoms linger post-infection, is essential. Recent studies from the University of Texas at Austin and Ohio …
Managing the Flu in a COVID World: Prevention, Treatment, Warning Signs, and What Still Works
Key Takeaways Most flu cases resolve in 7–10 days, but high-risk groups should watch for signs of complications. Antivirals like Tamiflu may help if taken within 48 hours, but …The Role of Type I Interferon Autoantibodies in Exacerbating Influenza and COVID-19 Cases
Why do some people get “severe flu” or “severe COVID”? French researchers have found the answer. More precisely, they have understood the biological mechanism underlying the predisposition to severe …
Nanoparticle Vaccine Elicits Broad Neutralizing Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 and Related ACE2-Binding Coronaviruses in Monkeys
Key Takeaways: A ferritin-based nanoparticle vaccine (RBD–scNP) elicited cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, and bat coronaviruses in macaques. It produced a geometric mean ID50 titer of 47,216—far exceeding that …
SARS-CoV-2 Directly Infects Coronary Arteries, Exacerbating Plaque Inflammation and Elevating Cardiovascular Risk
The complexities surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, appear to be unceasing. As we continue our endeavors to map out its effects, we’re reminded that its implications are …
Unusual Post-COVID Symptom: 33-Year-Old Man Experiences Rapid Blue Discoloration in Legs Upon Standing, Highlighting Acrocyanosis Link
A 33-year-old man has developed a strange condition after being infected with Covid-19. When he stood up, his legs turned blue within minutes! A doctor at the University of …Shifting Symptoms: Evolving COVID-19 Variants No Longer Impact Taste and Smell, But Fatalities Persist
As the COVID-19 virus evolves, so do the symptoms. In fact, the new variants currently in circulation no longer cause loss of smell or taste. Even though the current …