People with Long COVID might be able to exercise to improve their health, something that up to now has been discouraged, a new study suggests.
“The World Health Organization [WHO]...
Infection with the COVID-19 virus triggers the production of an immune system protein that's long been associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.
Trouble is, for folks suffering from Long COVID this protein overproduction does not stop, researchers at the Unive...
Chronic fatigue syndrome strikes more Americans than many might think: In a first national estimate, new government data puts that number at 3.3 million.
The condition clearly “is not a rare illness,” and is being fueled in part by patients who now suffer from long C...
Patients with a type of multiple sclerosis (MS) known as relapsing-remitting MS could have less fatigue if they got more active and were in better physical shape, according to new research.
As Americans continue to grapple with the effects of long COVID, the Biden administration on Monday announced the creation of a new office focused on research about the condition that will be part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Office of Long C...
Scientists report that brain scans of long COVID patients show abnormal activity in areas related to memory.
The scan results validate the concerns of these patients, who feel like they're experiencing fatigue, trouble concentrating and memory issues, even though their s...
Four out of 10 people who have lingering health issues after COVID-19 infection can count bothersome sleep problems among them.
About 41% of those with so-called long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new research from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio....
People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath.
But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study finds -- employers and doctors questioning whether they're rea...
An exercise program, even if it's not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research suggests.
Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia i...
After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.
For the study, the researchers ...
Preparing your taxes is a purely mental activity, but one that leaves many exhausted by the end of the effort.
The same goes for reading a dense report, picking apart reams of spreadsheet data, or writing a fact-laden paper.
Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows.
The findings are the first from an ongoi...
A small area of your brain triggers the familiar symptoms of fever, chills, fatigue and loss of appetite when you have a viral or bacterial infection, new animal research suggests.
The findings could eventually lead to ways to reverse this process when symptoms pose a ri...
Patients with advanced cancer often suffer crippling fatigue, but there has been little in the way of relief for them as they battle their disease.
Now, a new investigation may have landed on a surprising solution -- a dummy pill that contains no medication of any kind.<...
Occupational therapy or low-impact exercise might be the key to relieving long-haul COVID symptoms like extreme fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog, a pair of new studies from Ireland suggest.
The studies reflect two different - in some ways, opposite - approaches to d...
A year after being hospitalized with COVID-19, only about 25% of people felt fully recovered, a new study shows, and the risk of long COVID was highest among women, obese people and those who were on a ventilator.
Outdoor sports season is nearly here, and with rough play comes the risk of concussion.
The Keto diet is a low-carb lover's dream, but a new study suggests the popular eating plan may also improve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Many Americans are bone-weary following two straight years of pandemic stress, and a new HealthDay/Harris Poll shows that sleeplessness is only part of the problem.
One-third of poll participants said they feel more tired now than they did before March 2020, the...
Long COVID can be tough to diagnose in children, but there are a number of things to look for.
“Many children don't have any symptoms when they have a COVID infection,” said Dr. Sindhu Mohandas, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and attending physician at Chi...
First, the COVID-19 pandemic brought panic, with successive waves of infection and death, including the emergence this year of the Delta variant.
Then vaccines offered the promise of a recovery, with a speed -- and on a scale -- never before seen.
But now, the Omi...
The often debilitating condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be common among COVID-19 long-haulers.
That's the key takeaway from a fresh look at patients who continue to struggle with severe fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, muscle aches and pains long aft...
Medical training may be taking less of a mental health toll on young doctors than it used to, but depression remains common, a new study suggests.
Medical residency -- the training that new doctors undergo at hospitals or clinics -- is infamous for its grueling schedule,...
Long COVID is rare in college athletes, but those who have had COVID-19 should see a doctor if they have chest pain during activity, the authors of new study advise.
The extent and effects of persistent symptoms in athletes after COVID-19 infection have been unclear, so ...
Most folks groan when the time comes to either "spring forward" or "fall back" an hour, with the waxing and waning of daylight saving time.
But that one-hour time shift -- which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday -- is more than just a minor annoyance, sleep experts say.
Rese...
Patients suffering from "long COVID" can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds.
Looking at more than 150 people with long-lasting effects from COVID-19, researchers said the patients reported think...
A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves' protective layers are damaged,
Nearly half of coronavirus patients in a large, new study were still suffering at least one lingering symptom of their illness a full year after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
The latest findings add to a growing pile of evidence that suggests recovery is no easy task ...
Significant fatigue at the start of cancer treatment is associated with a greater risk of severe side effects and shorter survival, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from four clinical trials of lung cancer or prostate cancer treatments that were conducted by ...
How long can some COVID symptoms linger? New research suggests that more than a quarter of adults who had COVID-19 in 2020 weren't fully recovered six to eight months later.
There's growing evidence that COVID-19 can cause long-term physical and mental health problems. T...
Some folks suffering COVID long-haul symptoms might actually be experiencing an attack of fatigue-inducing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a new study argues.
Two-thirds of a group of 30 COVID long-haul patients had high levels of Epstein-Barr antibodies, suggesting that EBV l...
Suffering through a case of COVID-19 unleashed a host of other health problems in hundreds of thousands of Americans participating in the largest study yet of the long-term effects of coronavirus infection.
Tracking the health insurance records of nearly 2 million p...
You know you've done it -- stayed up too late and relied on coffee to get through the next day -- but new research suggests that caffeine can only do so much.
That cup or cups of coffee may keep you awake the following day, but your performance is likely to be subpar, es...
COVID survivors can relax when it comes to vaccination: A new study shows that getting immunized will not worsen any symptoms that linger long after infection, such as breathing difficulties, fatigue and insomnia.
The encouraging takeaway is based on a small analysis tha...
If you land in the hospital with a COVID-19 infection, there's a good chance you'll still be suffering symptoms months later, researchers report.
A wide swath of lingering health issues plagued more than 70% of these patients, investigators found.
"Early on, we com...
Although older adults are among the most vulnerable to the ravages of COVID-19, new research warns that young patients can develop long-lasting fatigue and concentration problems, even if their COVID-19 infection was mild.
That's the troubling takeaway from three COVID-1...
As researchers work to learn more about COVID-19 and so-called long-haulers, a new study suggests "brain fog" can persist and even worsen for those who were infected months before.
Long-haulers continue to have symptoms long after their COVID diagnosis, and these symptom...
Video conferencing has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many workers are developing what some call "Zoom fatigue."
Now, new research suggests a prime factor behind the trend: A lack of inclusion. The study finds that when people feel they're really part of the g...
Doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers in U.S. emergency departments have struggled with significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll reveals.
"As the nation moves into what many believe is a fourth wave of COVID, this study i...
Groggy during the day? Feeling burned out at work? That could put you at increased risk for COVID-19 and more severe illness, a new study suggests.
"We found that lack of sleep at night, severe sleep problems and high level of burnout may be risk factors for COVID-19" f...
If you're feeling tired at work, a "microbreak" could help restore your pep, a new study claims.
Microbreaks are short, unplanned timeouts that include activities such as having a snack, chatting with a workmate, stretching or doing a crossword puzzle, the researchers ex...
For many, it's like emerging suddenly from a long, dark tunnel.
Some people who've been laid low for months by so-called "long haul" symptoms after a coronavirus infection say that within days of getting their COVID-19 vaccine, those symptoms nearly disappeared.
Sp...
It's been nearly a year since David Speal, 38, first fell ill with COVID-19, but a racing heartbeat remains a regular reminder of his brush with the new coronavirus.
Even the littlest thing -- not eating at the right time, not drinking enough water, too much exercise, a ...
Many patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 could become "long haulers," suffering symptoms months after they clear their non-life-threatening infection, new research shows.
About 33% of COVID-19 patients who were never sick enough to require hospitalization continue to...
His second COVID-19 vaccine shot wiped Dr. Greg Poland out.
Poland, 65, said he suffered five hours of shaking chills, fever up to 101 degrees, severe headache, nausea, ringing in his ears and a sore arm after getting his booster dose of the Moderna vaccine.
"I've ...
Even people with mild cases of COVID-19 may commonly feel run down and unwell months later, a new study suggests.
The study, of patients at one Irish medical center, found that 62% said they had not returned to "full health" when they had a follow-up appointment a few mo...
Concerns about "long-haul" symptoms in COVID-19 survivors may be reignited by a new study: It finds that 3 out of 4 patients from Wuhan, China -- where the pandemic originated -- were still suffering at least one lingering health problem six months later.
The study from ...
The holiday season can be difficult for people with cancer, especially with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
As they undergo treatment and cope with symptoms and side effects, they may struggle to get any pleasure from the season, according to the Rut...
Most of the side effects commonly blamed on cholesterol-lowering statins may actually be the product of patients' imaginations, new British research claims.
The finding follows a study of 60 patients who had been taking statins but stopped because of reported muscle ache...
Even a month after hospital discharge and "recovery," a majority of patients who had survived severe COVID-19 were still dealing with fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms, Italian research shows.
The study tracked outcomes for 143 hospitalized patients tre...