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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Binge Drinking Increases COVID-19 Risk in Young Women

Women in their 20's who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication.

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·September 24, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72%

Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19.

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·September 22, 2022·3 min read

A Potential Basis for a Cure for Coronavirus Found

The compound Salen effectively binds to a number of SARS_CoV_2, the virus that causes COVID-19, proteins. The findings pave the way to developing new therapeutics to fight coronavirus.

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·September 22, 2022·7 min read

COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain Problems

COVID-19 infection has been linked to a range of lasting neurological and psychological disorders, including depression, memory problems, and Parkinson's-like disorders, within the first year following infection.

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·September 21, 2022·6 min read

Common Alzheimer’s Gene Variant Linked to COVID Mortality

Mice with the Alzheimer's disease-associated APOE4 and the APOE2 genes were more likely to die from COVID-19 than those with the APOE3 gene. Those with APOE4 and APOE2 genes had more virus replication in the lungs, higher inflammation, and increased tissue damage following coronavirus infection.

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·September 13, 2022·3 min read

Risk for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Increases by 50-80% In Older Adults Who Caught COVID-19

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease almost doubled in older people during the one-year period following COVID-19 infection.

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·August 8, 2022·10 min read

Fatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVID

Fatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.

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·August 5, 2022·5 min read

COVID-19 Infection in Crucial Brain Regions May Lead To Accelerated Brain Aging

The effects of COVID-19 infection on neurological health are becoming more apparent. A new study reveals COVID-19 can predispose people to irreversible neurological conditions, accelerate brain aging, and increase the risk of stroke and brain bleeds.

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·August 2, 2022·4 min read

Could Loss of Smell From COVID-19 Create Future ‘Dementia Wave?’

Study questions whether smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·July 31, 2022·7 min read

1 in 5 Americans Fear Getting Monkeypox, but Many Know Little About It

19% of Americans say they are worried about contracting Monkeypox over the next three months. Most people remain uncertain about how Monkeypox is transmitted, or whether a vaccine is available.

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·July 25, 2022·6 min read

Hair and Libido Loss Join Fatigue and Brain Fog Among Wider List of Long COVID Symptoms

Sexual dysfunction and hair loss are being reported as additional symptoms long-COVID patients experience, a new study reports.

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·July 7, 2022·5 min read

Post-pandemic Diet Shifts Could Avert Millions of Deaths

Encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce meat intake could avert up to 26 million deaths per year and make food more affordable.

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