Covid has long-term impact on the immune system
SARS-CoV-2 infections have a long-term impact on the immune system: In a study recently published in the renowned journal "Allergy",…
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Climate: More people died from hot or cold weather conditions than COVID in parts of UK
Research has highlighted how weather extremes worsened by climate change are now a major national public health threat. The study, led…
Higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan…
Relative deficiency in immune cells can account for poorer vaccination responses in the older population
In a study examining the ageing immune system and what makes it less efficient, researchers looked at the effects of…
Applying COVID Lessons to Enhance Digital Access for the Disabled
Applying COVID Lessons to Enhance Digital Access for the Disabled: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many innovations in how we…
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on Cognition and Memory
COVID-19 may have an impact on people's cognitive and memory abilities that lasts a year or more after infection. A…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cases to Double Post-COVID
Up to 80,000 people in Austria are estimated to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS or myalgic…
COVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following…
Can dogs catch coronavirus?
Can dogs catch coronavirus? The new type of coronavirus is currently being passed between humans and there is no evidence…
Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2: University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response…