A study published by The BMJ finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.
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COVID-19 increases pregnancy complications in pregnant women
Pregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnancy complications — in addition to health risks from the virus — than pregnant women without COVID-19, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce chances of conception but COVID-19 infection can affect male fertility
COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more than 2,000 couples that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Free 400 million N95 masks for Americans
US president Biden’s administration will make 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free starting next week in US.
COVID-19 Vaccine Combo seems superior
After recognizing that the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Oxford/AstraZeneca) vaccine caused rare but severe adverse reactions, European health authorities have some recommendations.
Metformin – diabetes drug may prevent COVID-19 lung inflammation
The blood sugar-lowering drug metformin prevented pulmonary inflammation, a major factor in COVID-19 severity and mortality, in studies of mice infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Masks and good ventilation important for reducing spread of COVID-19 in classrooms
A new study from the University of Central Florida suggests that masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 in classrooms.
Germany extends lockdown till 18th April to break 3rd wave of COVID-19
Germany is extending its lockdown until April 18 and calling on citizens to stay at home for five days over the Easter holidays to try to break a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Severe lung disease from COVID-19 leads to serious brain complications
Since the pandemic hit, researchers have been uncovering ways COVID-19 impacts other parts of the body, besides the lungs.
Wearing face mask compulsory for travelers in US
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in the United States, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is implementing provisions of President Biden’s Executive
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies decline within 2 months
Antibodies to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) decline during the weeks after infection, in some cases falling below the threshold for seropositivity
US monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Viral Mutation – UK variant
US is alerting clinical laboratory staff and health care providers that the FDA is monitoring the potential impact of viral mutations, including an emerging variant