Long COVID

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Commission to step up action against long COVID

The European Commission will allocate an extra €2 million to address long COVID, promoting coordination among countries to increase research and support patients.

10/09/2024

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Men are more likely to show up and leave work earlier than women, a study has found.

19/06/2024

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COVID may impact memory a year or more after infection, study finds

A new study found that COVID-19 is linked to persistent cognitive deficits, emphasising the need for ongoing research.

01/03/2024

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Why is €2 billion worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste?

European countries rushed to buy the antiviral drug in January 2022, but now it’s going to waste. Why?

24/02/2024

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Mild COVID infections enough to disrupt your sleep, study finds

A study of patients with mild COVID infections found that most reported trouble sleeping, including bouts of insomnia.

05/02/2024

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Omicron variants may cause fewer long COVID cases, study says

A new study analysed the prevalence of long COVID in the population and found fewer cases of lasting symptoms associated with more recent strains.

29/11/2023

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People may experience 'long colds' more than a month after infection

A new study has found that people may experience long-term symptoms due to other respiratory infections besides COVID.

13/10/2023

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High risk of major health issues 2 years after COVID infection - study

After a COVID infection, people can be at an elevated risk of several long-term health problems years after, research shows.

23/08/2023

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US launches new studies to test long COVID treatments

Around 36 million people are estimated to suffer from long COVID across Europe.

01/08/2023

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Vaccines led to 84% cut in COVID deaths for cancer patients - study

In a first of its kind study, researchers found the rollout of vaccines led to a huge drop in hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 amid cancer patients.

25/07/2023

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Long COVID impacts brain function 2 years after infection - study

A UK study found that the impact of long COVID on people’s cognitive functions was equal to ageing them 10 years.

24/07/2023

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'We're still home sick': 36 million in Europe live with long COVID

Around 36 million people in Europe and Central Asia may be experiencing symptoms of long COVID, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO).

28/06/2023

Culture news

Robbie Williams stops show suddenly due to Long Covid

Robbie Williams brought a headline set at Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands to a halt, saying he was struggling with Long Covid.

20/06/2023

Culture news

This game mode lets you feel Long COVID symptoms while playing

One in 10 COVID-19 infections lead to Long COVID. To raise awareness, three new game modes let players experience the chronic illness in their favourite games.

01/06/2023

Health news

Long COVID sufferers at higher risk of heart problems and death

New research reveals the alarming effects of long COVID, including higher mortality rates and long-term health risks including heart problems.

14/03/2023

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‘A real risk’: COVID raises chances of getting diabetes

The researchers said their study will help to understand and better prepare for the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk.

14/02/2023

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Following healthy lifestyle halves risk of long COVID, study suggests

Millions of Europeans have suffered with long COVID.

07/02/2023

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New long COVID rehab programme could unlock the key to treatment

The programme is based on a gradual increase in physical activity.

19/12/2022

My Europe Series

Denmark's long COVID patients feel abandoned by pandemic response

Denmark declared victory over COVID -- twice. So why are Danes still sick?

30/11/2022

Health news

How much can COVID alter our brains? A lot, brain scan study reveals

Scientists compared the brains of recovered COVID-19 patients with those of a healthy control group.

21/11/2022