New research suggests that brain fog experienced by individuals with long Covid may be linked to leaky blood vessels. Scientists suggest that coronavirus disrupts a person's blood-brain barrier, which could be a potential cause of the cognitive issues seen in those with long Covid.

Research finds connection between long Covid brain fog and leaky blood vessels

A study has suggested that people with long Covid should not undertake intense exercise as it damages their muscles and worsens metabolism. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications on Thursday (Jan 4) said, "A distinctive symptom of patients with long Covid is post-exertional malaise, which is associated with a worsening of fatigue- and pain-related symptoms after acute mental or physical exercise, but its underlying pathophysiology is unclear.

People with long Covid shouldn't undertake intense exercise: Study

Almost half of the people known to have contracted COVID-19 in Africa are now living with the effects of long Covid, according to a recent analysis published in Scientific Reports.

Nearly 50% of those who contracted COVID-19 in Africa are suffering from long Covid: Study

The lingering effects of COVID-19, commonly referred to as "long Covid," continue to pose a significant challenge to the affected individuals even after two years since their initial infection.

Covid's 'brain fog' equals 10 years of ageing: Study reveals long-term impact

A new study conducted by the United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics has said that the risk of long COVID-19 is worse after getting infected with Delta variant in comparison to the Omicron variant.

Study shows risk of long COVID-19 is worse after getting infected with Delta variant than Omicron

Scientists have been baffled by Long Covid, a term used to describe illnesses ranging from neurological to digestive, heart, and lung issues. A new study suggests that some long-term symptoms of Covid may be caused by the virus damaging a vital nerve.

Do you have long Covid? Scientists propose that this nerve may be behind it

It is one of many mysteries about long COVID: Who is more prone to developing it? Are some people more likely than others to experience physical, neurological or cognitive symptoms than can emerge, or linger for, months after their coronavirus infections have cleared?

New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long COVID

Since she tested positive for the coronavirus in April 2020, Josie Cabrera Taveras has found herself sleeping for up to 15 hours a day, stopping in grocery store aisles to catch her breath, lapsing in and out of consciousness and unable to return to her job as a nanny.

Another struggle for long Covid patients: Disability benefits

Continual illness after contracting Covid-19, sometimes referred to as "long Covid" may not affect just the respiratory system, but brain and kidneys too among others, doctors on Thursday said.

'Long Covid' may hit several body parts: Doctors