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Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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In total, 71% of hospitalized spouses landed in a hospital bed within 5 days of each other.
At the same time, confidence in the safety of longstanding vaccines, including MMR and polio, remains high.
In a survey of more than 140,000 adults in 140 countries, 72% said they trust in science, down from 80% in 2020.
The oral microbiota is significantly less diverse in people with severe persistent symptoms than in those with mild symptoms.
People with higher levels of neuroticism experienced greater mental distress, relaxed less, and drank more.
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The preprint study also found that vaccination against COVID-19 was protective.
Nearly a third of respondents reported a worsening respiratory condition, including asthma, COPD, cough, and shortness of breath.
Half of US adults greatly underestimate the number of flu-related hospitalizations that occurred in 2024-25.
Older age, female sex, multiple underlying health conditions, and multiple COVID infections were also associated with persistent symptoms.
