Hospitals and Healthcare

For most people, long COVID means not getting better after a COVID infection. So how has long COVID changed throughout the pandemic, and how likely are you to get it with this infection?

Chronic illness has a way of picking apart your mind and breaking your heart.

Newer variants are less likely to cause debilitating and long-lasting COVID symptoms – but those who caught the earlier versions are still suffering.

What began as pins and needles in his feet quickly left 43-year-old Mackay man Matthew Dillon entirely dependent on his partner and unable to work.

Gargling and nasal rinsing with saline or salted water may lower risk of hospitalization but should not replace vaccines or drug treatments, experts said.

researchers reported that people who suffered from chronic diseases or nutritional deficiencies were more than twice as likely to die as those who did not have such conditions, no matter their age.

As more people start getting the sniffles, you may wonder if it’s a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Dr. Leana Wen helps us sort out those cold-like symptoms and decide what to do next.

Three years into the pandemic, the short- and long-term risks are becoming more clear.

People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk for a slew of health problems for up to two years after they got over their initial infections, a new study finds, and that was especially true if they were hospitalized.

Participants recorded short videos about their daily lives, focusing on their symptoms, how they were coping, and any lifestyle changes they were making.

With holiday season underway, you may be realizing that you forgot to get your Covid-19 and flu vaccines, and now you’ll be sitting across the table from your elderly relatives.

Genes, environment and lifestyle are some of the risk factors for serious diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. This is why scientists believe COVID-19 infection should be added to the list, writes Catherine Taylor.

Fever, chills and fatigue may all be signs of vigorous antibody production, a new study finds.

Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.

Everyday tasks, such as washing your hair, become impossible.