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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-Haulers

Six months following COVID-19 infection, two-thirds of patients still experienced neurological symptoms including headaches, memory impairment, and decreased concentration that impacted their quality of life.

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·June 7, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Associated With Depression

People who believe conspiracies about COVD-19, including vitamins can cure coronavirus, or that governments are using the virus and vaccines to control the population, are more prone to developing depression and anxiety.

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·June 6, 2022·3 min read

COVID-19 Increases Risk of Psychiatric Diagnoses in the Months After Infection

Those infected with COVID-19 have a 25% increased risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder in the four months following contracting the disease. The association was higher for anxiety disorders.

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·June 6, 2022·5 min read

Babies Exposed to COVID in the Womb Show Neurodevelopmental Changes

Babies whose mothers contracted COVID-19 while pregnant had greater difficulties relaxing and adapting their bodies while being held than those whose mothers did not contract covid. Additionally, babies born to infected mothers had greater difficulty in controlling their head and shoulder movements. Findings suggest prenatal COVID-19 infection may impact motor function development in babies.

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·June 5, 2022·3 min read

Have Girls Been Left Behind During the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns affected girls' mental health more than boys', researchers report. Girls' emotional and behavioral difficulties increased by 1.6% compared to boys, and this was more pronounced in girls from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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·May 28, 2022·5 min read

Link Between Exercise Intensity and Risk of Infection

Researchers identify the exertion level where aerosol particle emission increases exponentially, offering an explanation as to why exercise intensity may be linked to the transmission of infections.

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·May 28, 2022·6 min read

In Long COVID, Blood Markers Are Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Researchers have identified elevated levels of a biomarker in the blood that persists for months in long COVID patients who experience neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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·May 27, 2022·4 min read

Pandemic Distress May Affect Fetal Brain Development

Depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women that occurred as a result of the COVID-29 pandemic may have an impact on fetal brain development.

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·May 26, 2022·4 min read

Persistent Sensory Loss Following COVID Infection

Study reveals the loss of smell and taste associated with the Delta wave of COVID-19 infection was a prevalent symptom and not prevented by the vaccines. Many who contracted COVID during the earlier phases of the disease experienced loss of taste and smell for months following infection.

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·May 23, 2022·7 min read

Breakthrough COVID Infections More Likely in Cancer and Alzheimer’s Patients

COVID-19 breakthrough cases that result in severe infection, hospitalization, or death are more likely in those with cancer and Alzheimer's patients.

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·May 19, 2022·4 min read

Deaths From Alcohol Use Disorder Surged During Pandemic

Researchers report a significant increase in deaths related to alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. The steepest increase in mortality was seen in the 25-44 age group.

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·May 3, 2022·7 min read

Cognitive Impairment From Severe COVID-19 Equivalent to 20 Years of Aging

Severe COVID-19 infection results in cognitive impairment similar to that sustained by natural aging between the ages of 50 to 70, and is equivalent to losing 10 IQ points.