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Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'ADHD is a business as well as a medical disorder': Irish doctor on the dangers of overdiagnosis

Labels for autism and ADHD can oversimplify complex experiences, creating both relief and new challenges for those diagnosed.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'ADHD is a business as well as a medical disorder': Irish doctor on the dangers of overdiagnosis

Labels for autism and ADHD can oversimplify complex experiences, creating both relief and new challenges for those diagnosed.
more#mental-health
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

The 7 Common Long COVID Symptoms You Should Be Watching Out For

Long COVID is a complex and varied condition affecting individuals post-COVID infection, challenging to diagnose and treat.
The definition of Long COVID varies among health organizations and experts, complicating its recognition.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

COVID shots protect kids from long COVID-and don't cause sudden death

Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID in children.
Concerns about vaccines causing sudden cardiac events in young athletes have been dispelled by new research.
Coronavirus
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

RFK Jr.'s rise marks a backlash against science and public health established during the pandemic.
Long Covid poses a significant economic challenge with an estimated cost of $3.7 trillion in the US.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.
Coronavirus
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

The 7 Common Long COVID Symptoms You Should Be Watching Out For

Long COVID is a complex and varied condition affecting individuals post-COVID infection, challenging to diagnose and treat.
The definition of Long COVID varies among health organizations and experts, complicating its recognition.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

COVID shots protect kids from long COVID-and don't cause sudden death

Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID in children.
Concerns about vaccines causing sudden cardiac events in young athletes have been dispelled by new research.
Coronavirus
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

RFK Jr.'s rise marks a backlash against science and public health established during the pandemic.
Long Covid poses a significant economic challenge with an estimated cost of $3.7 trillion in the US.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.
more#covid-19
#post-exertional-malaise
more#post-exertional-malaise
#lyme-disease
Alternative medicine
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection - News Center

The body may respond to remnants of Lyme bacteria after treatment, potentially causing lingering symptoms similar to Post Treatment Lyme Disease.
Alternative medicine
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection - News Center

The body may respond to remnants of Lyme bacteria after treatment, potentially causing lingering symptoms similar to Post Treatment Lyme Disease.
more#lyme-disease
#trump-administration
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

Housing Legislation Aims to Snip Away at California's Red Tape | KQED

The Trump Administration's DOJ is investigating California universities for potential violations of race-based affirmative action rulings.
California Democrats are quitting social media platform X due to increased hate speech.
A bipartisan initiative aims to expedite housing approval processes in California.
NIH halts funding for Long Covid research, impacting future studies.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

Housing Legislation Aims to Snip Away at California's Red Tape | KQED

The Trump Administration's DOJ is investigating California universities for potential violations of race-based affirmative action rulings.
California Democrats are quitting social media platform X due to increased hate speech.
A bipartisan initiative aims to expedite housing approval processes in California.
NIH halts funding for Long Covid research, impacting future studies.
more#trump-administration
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer'

A former triathlete, Olivia Knowles, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after initial misdiagnosis of long Covid.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Need Two Days of Bed Rest After Sex. Who Has the Time for That?

Long COVID limits sexual activity; finding low-energy ways to engage can redefine the experience of intimacy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why NIH Must Not Abandon Brain Fog Research

Brain fog is a significant symptom of long COVID impacting cognitive functions like memory and focus.
Research links brain fog to neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter changes.
Other infections also lead to post-viral cognitive issues.
#health
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
Medicine
fromkffhealthnews.org
3 months ago

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
Medicine
fromkffhealthnews.org
3 months ago

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.
more#health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

ME/CFS and Long COVID: Your Brain May Be Trying to Protect You

Chronic conditions like ME/CFS and long COVID reveal the limitations of traditional biomedical models, suggesting a need for a holistic systems perspective.
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 months ago

LETTER: Oregon's vote against Measure 118 hurt the vulnerable

"citizens vote down a proposition and somebody's child doesn't have a place in the classroom."
NYC parents
#chronic-illness
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.
more#chronic-illness
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Long COVID: Have US scientists found a cure? DW 03/06/2025

Lung inflammation is identified as a key factor in long COVID, impacting recovery and immune response.
#sense-of-smell
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Patients with long Covid regain sense of smell and taste with pioneering surgery

Surgery to expand nasal airways has successfully restored smell and taste in long Covid patients.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Patients with long Covid regain sense of smell and taste with pioneering surgery

Surgery to expand nasal airways has successfully restored smell and taste in long Covid patients.
more#sense-of-smell
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

Paxlovid may benefit some long Covid patients, but results vary significantly and the underlying causes remain unclear.
Coronavirus
fromFuturity
5 months ago

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.
The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.
#public-health
Coronavirus
fromFortune Well
9 months ago

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants
Coronavirus
fromFortune Well
9 months ago

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants
more#public-health
Medicine
fromNews Center
7 months ago

Long COVID Patients With Abnormal Lung CT Scans Could Prove Key to Preventing Pulmonary Fibrosis - News Center

Long COVID affects about one-third of COVID-19 survivors, manifesting as various symptoms and lung abnormalities.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

"While vast sums have been devoted to long COVID research, research into children with the condition has been predominantly limited to online surveys and electronic health records."
Coronavirus
fromianVisits
8 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London Underground staff, represented by the TSSA union, are to be balloted for potential strike action over ongoing disputes regarding pay and working conditions, highlighting brewing discontent within the transport sector.
London
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