Large-scale study in South Korea finds a small but notable increase in facial palsy cases within 28 days of COVID-19 vaccination, highlighting the need for post-vaccination monitoring. Study:  Risk for Facial Palsy after COVID-19 Vaccination, South Korea, 2021–2022 . Image Credit: sruilk/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases reported…

COVID-19 isn't just a respiratory illness; it's a long-term heart risk. This study reveals that the virus's impact on your heart lingers, putting survivors at an elevated risk of life-threatening cardiac events for years. Study:  COVID-19 Is a Coronary Artery Disease Risk Equivalent and Exhibits a Genetic Interaction with ABO…

Groundbreaking MRI study links brainstem damage to long COVID symptoms in survivors. Study:  Quantitative susceptibility mapping at 7 T in COVID-19: brainstem effects and outcome associations . Image Credit: Silver Place/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Brain performed ultrahigh field quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) of the brainstem in coronavirus disease 2019…

Researchers suggest that radical life extension is unlikely in the 21st century and emphasize the need for significant institutional changes, such as in retirement planning and life insurance pricing if it does occur.  Study: Implausibility of radical life extension in humans in the twenty-first century. Image Credit: Solarisys/Shutterstock.com In a recent study…

Researchers confirm a strong link between COVID-19 and stroke risk, emphasizing the urgency for further investigation into prevention and treatment strategies. Study: Association between SARS-CoV-2 and Stroke: Perspectives from a metaumbrella-review. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should…

New research shows that COVID-19 survivors, especially older adults and non-hospitalized patients, are at an increased risk for chronic fatigue syndrome—underscoring the need for comprehensive care for vulnerable populations. Study: Risk of chronic fatigue syndrome after COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study of 3227281 patients. Image Credit: DimaBerlin / Shutterstock In a recent…

New research shows that flu vaccines provide strong protection for children but underscores the need for improved efficacy against specific subtypes like H3N2. Rapid communication: Effectiveness of influenza vaccines in children aged 6 to 59 months: a test-negative case–control study at primary care and hospital level, Spain 2023/24. Image Credit: Billion Photos /…

Nearly 90% of babies who had to be hospitalized with covid-19 had mothers who didn't get the vaccine while they were pregnant, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings appear in the agency's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Babies too young to be vaccinated had the highest…

More than four years ago, former President Donald Trump’s administration accelerated the development and rollout of the covid-19 vaccine. The project, dubbed Operation Warp Speed, likely saved millions of lives. But a substantial number of Republican voters now identify as vaccine skeptics — and Trump rarely mentions what's considered one of the great public health…

Poor dietary habits, like consuming ultra-processed or nutrient-poor foods, negatively affect sleep. Study:  Association of Physical Activity and/or Diet with Sleep Quality and Duration in Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: Fabio Principe / Shutterstock.com A recent Nutrients study reviews the impact of physical activity (PA) and diet…