The United States has been in a 'protracted health crisis' for decades, the researchers say.
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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Relative to controls, children and adolescents who had COVID-19 were at significantly greater risk for cardiac conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal ventricular rhythms, myocarditis, and heart failure.
Those who became infected with COVID had higher levels of gene expression for two key proteins, ACE2 and TMPRSS2.
Of the nearly 3,100 people, businesses, and other entities the Department of Justice charged with fraud as of December 2024, more than 2,500 were found guilty, and more than 2,100 were sentenced.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were found in 58% of hamsters exposed via building ventilation, though none showed signs of infection.
Lingering symptoms were tied to elevated risks of recent unemployment, financial problems, and anxiety and depression.
But one study tied the drug to less healthcare use and lower COVID severity in the acute phase among adolescents.
For the seventh week in a row, indicators show that US influenza activity is dropping, but it's still above baseline levels.
The leaders asked lawmakers for oversight hearings and to restore funding for critical public health programs.
Hospitalized COVID patients had higher rates than those without COVID-19 in 71% of the 65 laboratory-based outcomes.
The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific long-COVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue.
