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POTS common in patients with long COVID

Written by | 8 Oct 2025

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that an unusual heart rhythm disorder, POTS, is particularly common in people with long COVID. The majority of those […]

Low-cost drug shows promise for patients with life threating respiratory infections

Written by | 3 Oct 2025

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new international study led by researchers at […]

Rates of alcohol-induced deaths among the general population nearly doubled from 1999 to 2024

Written by | 26 Sep 2025

In an analysis by race, sex, age, and geography, alcohol-induced death rates in 2024 are nearly double those in 1999, with a sharp increase at the onset of the […]

COVID-19 linked to increased asthma risk – vaccine offers protection

Written by | 22 Aug 2025

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma, hay fever and chronic sinusitis. However, vaccination against […]

New study shows obesity linked to long COVID

Written by | 27 May 2025

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre of Precision Health visiting PhD scholar Ms Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to […]

Antibiotic use plunged during pandemic

Written by | 20 May 2025

The use of antibiotics fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study in France. The research suggests that antimicrobial prescriptions declined during periods of social […]

Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID infection

Written by | 1 May 2025

Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to […]

Study: Wording matters in parental support for adolescent medical services

Written by | 27 Apr 2025

A new study by researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center found parental support for adolescent medical consent varied significantly depending on how the question […]

COVID-19: Lessons learned at the 5-year mark

Written by | 26 Mar 2025

As New York City marks five years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19, the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is reflecting on the city’s response to […]

Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic soared far above pre-pandemic levels

Written by | 23 Feb 2025

U.S. outpatient prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin increased 2- to 10-fold above pre-pandemic rates, respectively, to treat COVID-19, despite strong evidence disproving their effectiveness, new UCLA-led research shows. […]

Alcohol-related deaths up 18% during pandemic

Written by | 15 Feb 2025

Alcohol-related deaths increased 18% during the pandemic, as did hospitalizations related to alcohol use, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241146. In the early part of the […]

Study explains why some osteoporosis drugs may protect against Covid-19

Written by | 18 Jan 2025

Researchers have provided the molecular explanation for why some osteoporosis drugs offer protection against Covid-19. The study, by researchers at the University of York, builds on work conducted […]

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