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New research reveals that even mild respiratory infections can leave lasting biological changes. However, COVID-19 stands apart, with unique effects on the brain that may help explain long COVID.

You’ve probably heard by now that symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, are similar to the flu. But it does have some distinguishing characteristics, which ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

Spring is just getting its start — and people with seasonal allergies may be bracing for the discomfort. As you breathe in plant pollen this time of year, it can trigger symptoms that range from ...

Researchers discover that COVID-19 uniquely causes brain inflammation and disrupts serotonin/dopamine pathways, explaining ...

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Key Takeaways People with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have a higher risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19.COVID-19 can cause heart damage and lead ...