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Long COVID activists fought Trump team's research cuts and won for now

Long COVID advocates successfully revived research funding after cuts by the Trump administration.

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Housing Legislation Aims to Snip Away at California's Red Tape | KQED

The Trump Administration's DOJ is investigating California universities for potential violations of race-based affirmative action rulings.

California Democrats are quitting social media platform X due to increased hate speech.

A bipartisan initiative aims to expedite housing approval processes in California.

NIH halts funding for Long Covid research, impacting future studies.

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Coronavirus

Long COVID activists fought Trump team's research cuts and won for now

Long COVID advocates successfully revived research funding after cuts by the Trump administration.

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'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer'

A former triathlete, Olivia Knowles, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after initial misdiagnosis of long Covid.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

'Long-overdue Crack in the Dam': RFK Jr. to Create CDC Sub-agency Focused on Vaccine Injuries

HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a new CDC agency focused on vaccine injuries, long COVID, and Lyme disease.

#mental-health

We have ignored lessons': how Covid continues to affect lives five years later

Many people have moved on from the pandemic, but others still suffer from long Covid and loneliness.

fromIrish Independent

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.

Writing

What It's Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid

Chronic illness reshapes personal goals and perceptions, highlighting the importance of adaptation and support.

fromThe Atlantic

4 weeks ago

Mental health

Long-COVID Care Is Disintegrating

Long COVID remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed, with ongoing symptoms affecting both physical and mental health.

Medicine

Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patients Are Pushed Into Psychiatric Wards

Erin's journey highlights the challenges of receiving accurate diagnoses for Long COVID and the struggles with mental health in chronic illness management.

4 months ago

Coronavirus

I was in denial about it': actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Matt McGorry shares his ongoing struggles with Long Covid, advocating for solidarity and understanding of disability issues.

We have ignored lessons': how Covid continues to affect lives five years later

Many people have moved on from the pandemic, but others still suffer from long Covid and loneliness.

fromIrish Independent

'Doctors told me long-Covid was all in my head. At one hospital I was offered anti-depressants'

Long-Covid was initially misunderstood, but there is now growing acceptance and awareness of the condition and its impact on individuals.

Writing

What It's Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid

Chronic illness reshapes personal goals and perceptions, highlighting the importance of adaptation and support.

fromThe Atlantic

4 weeks ago

Mental health

Long-COVID Care Is Disintegrating

Long COVID remains poorly understood and inadequately addressed, with ongoing symptoms affecting both physical and mental health.

Medicine

Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patients Are Pushed Into Psychiatric Wards

Erin's journey highlights the challenges of receiving accurate diagnoses for Long COVID and the struggles with mental health in chronic illness management.

4 months ago

Coronavirus

I was in denial about it': actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Matt McGorry shares his ongoing struggles with Long Covid, advocating for solidarity and understanding of disability issues.

Why NIH Must Not Abandon Brain Fog Research

Brain fog is a significant symptom of long COVID impacting cognitive functions like memory and focus.

Research links brain fog to neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter changes.

Other infections also lead to post-viral cognitive issues.

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.

Medicine

fromkffhealthnews.org

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.

Living with long Covid when the world has moved on podcast

Long Covid affects millions, with severe symptoms and unknown causes, highlighting the need for better treatment options.

Coronavirus

How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut Health

COVID-19 can significantly impact the gastrointestinal system alongside respiratory symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing a broader range of signs.

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Coal Chamber cancel US tour as Dez Fafara focuses on his health

Dez Fafara prioritizes health by canceling Coal Chamber's tour after serious medical issues. Returning to perform with both Coal Chamber and DevilDriver is the future goal.

NYC startup

fromInsideHook

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.

Medicine

fromkffhealthnews.org

Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments

Long COVID affects millions, yet research and treatment advancements remain stagnant.

Living with long Covid when the world has moved on podcast

Long Covid affects millions, with severe symptoms and unknown causes, highlighting the need for better treatment options.

Coronavirus

How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut Health

COVID-19 can significantly impact the gastrointestinal system alongside respiratory symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing a broader range of signs.

fromConsequence

Miscellaneous

Coal Chamber cancel US tour as Dez Fafara focuses on his health

Dez Fafara prioritizes health by canceling Coal Chamber's tour after serious medical issues. Returning to perform with both Coal Chamber and DevilDriver is the future goal.

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NYC parents

LETTER: Oregon's vote against Measure 118 hurt the vulnerable

Measure 118's defeat denied vital assistance to vulnerable Oregonians.

#chronic-illness

Q&A with a researcher fighting long COVID and searching for relief

Long COVID significantly impairs stamina; monitoring and pacing are crucial for managing fatigue.

fromScienceDaily

Medicine

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.

Coronavirus

Share your experience of long Covid

Long Covid dramatically affects daily life, with ongoing symptoms leading to lifestyle changes.

Treatment outcomes for long Covid vary widely among patients, with some experiencing relief and others feeling unsupported.

Q&A with a researcher fighting long COVID and searching for relief

Long COVID significantly impairs stamina; monitoring and pacing are crucial for managing fatigue.

Medicine

fromScienceDaily

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.

Coronavirus

Share your experience of long Covid

Long Covid dramatically affects daily life, with ongoing symptoms leading to lifestyle changes.

Treatment outcomes for long Covid vary widely among patients, with some experiencing relief and others feeling unsupported.

Covid's Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Covid-19 can cause long-lasting effects on health, known as long Covid, impacting millions globally.

fromThe Nation

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

RFK Jr.'s rise marks a backlash against science and public health established during the pandemic.

Long Covid poses a significant economic challenge with an estimated cost of $3.7 trillion in the US.

fromNews Center

Spike Mutations Help SARS-CoV-2 Infect the Brain - News Center

A SARS-CoV-2 mutation enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, providing insights into neurological symptoms and possible treatments.

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US news

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Covid is surging again in the US, with low vaccination rates prompting urgent calls for public health action.

fromInsideHook

Study Suggests COVID-19 Increases Risk of Heart Disease

COVID-19 increases long-term heart problem risks, particularly for severe cases requiring hospitalization.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Covid's Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More

Covid-19 can cause long-lasting effects on health, known as long Covid, impacting millions globally.

fromThe Nation

How Covid Sickened the National Psyche

RFK Jr.'s rise marks a backlash against science and public health established during the pandemic.

Long Covid poses a significant economic challenge with an estimated cost of $3.7 trillion in the US.

fromNews Center

Spike Mutations Help SARS-CoV-2 Infect the Brain - News Center

A SARS-CoV-2 mutation enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, providing insights into neurological symptoms and possible treatments.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Covid is surging again in the US, with low vaccination rates prompting urgent calls for public health action.

fromInsideHook

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Study Suggests COVID-19 Increases Risk of Heart Disease

COVID-19 increases long-term heart problem risks, particularly for severe cases requiring hospitalization.

Long COVID: Have US scientists found a cure? DW 03/06/2025

Lung inflammation is identified as a key factor in long COVID, impacting recovery and immune response.

#sense-of-smell

Alternative medicine

Surgical breakthrough for long Covid patients who lost sense of smell

A breakthrough nasal surgery has restored the sense of smell for numerous long Covid patients, vastly improving their quality of life.

SF food

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Patients with long Covid regain sense of smell and taste with pioneering surgery

Surgery to expand nasal airways has successfully restored smell and taste in long Covid patients.

Alternative medicine

Surgical breakthrough for long Covid patients who lost sense of smell

A breakthrough nasal surgery has restored the sense of smell for numerous long Covid patients, vastly improving their quality of life.

SF food

Patients with long Covid regain sense of smell and taste with pioneering surgery

Surgery to expand nasal airways has successfully restored smell and taste in long Covid patients.

Coronavirus

In Search of a Coherent Understanding of ME/CFS and Long Covid

A systems perspective on illness can aid recovery for those suffering from ME/CFS and long covid.

Coronavirus

We think of the body as a map': a new approach to deciphering long Covid

Post-infectious diseases challenge diagnoses; body mapping aids communication of patient experiences across various dimensions of their illnesses.

fromPsychology Today

Coronavirus

In Search of a Coherent Understanding of ME/CFS and Long Covid

A systems perspective on illness can aid recovery for those suffering from ME/CFS and long covid.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Coronavirus

We think of the body as a map': a new approach to deciphering long Covid

Post-infectious diseases challenge diagnoses; body mapping aids communication of patient experiences across various dimensions of their illnesses.

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Silicon Valley

Joshua Roman at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Joshua Roman, a musical prodigy, faced life-altering challenges during the pandemic but turned his experience into artistic expression.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

Paxlovid may benefit some long Covid patients, but results vary significantly and the underlying causes remain unclear.

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4 months ago

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.

The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants

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Coronavirus

Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID? - 48 hills

Long COVID, like AIDS in the 1980s, is receiving inadequate societal attention, calling for activism and urgent action to address the suffering of affected individuals.

fromFortune Well

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants

from48 hills

Coronavirus

Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID? - 48 hills

Long COVID, like AIDS in the 1980s, is receiving inadequate societal attention, calling for activism and urgent action to address the suffering of affected individuals.

Long COVID Patients With Abnormal Lung CT Scans Could Prove Key to Preventing Pulmonary Fibrosis - News Center

Long COVID affects about one-third of COVID-19 survivors, manifesting as various symptoms and lung abnormalities.

#pediatric-care

Coronavirus

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

fromArs Technica

Coronavirus

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.

Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.

A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.

Coronavirus

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

fromArs Technica

Coronavirus

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.

Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.

A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.

The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids

The clinical trial aims to evaluate larazotide's effect on young patients with detectable Covid-19 spike protein, focusing on intestinal permeability and symptom improvement.

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London

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including union disputes, health-related employment issues, and operational disruptions due to various incidents.

US news

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Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, a legendary Brazilian musician known for 'Mas Que Nada,' passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

Silicon Valley food

Cupertino Senior Center seeks hidden treasures

Community donations to support seniors at Cupertino Senior Center help fund classes and programs.

A hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome aims to address its growing impact linked to long COVID.

Medicine

Friends of the Milpitas Library hold mini book sale

The Milpitas Library Mini Book Sale aims to fund library programs and showcase a diverse collection of books.

A special hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome will be held to explore its links with long COVID.

Silicon Valley food

Cupertino Senior Center seeks hidden treasures

Community donations to support seniors at Cupertino Senior Center help fund classes and programs.

A hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome aims to address its growing impact linked to long COVID.

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Medicine

Friends of the Milpitas Library hold mini book sale

The Milpitas Library Mini Book Sale aims to fund library programs and showcase a diverse collection of books.

A special hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome will be held to explore its links with long COVID.

Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.

Coronavirus

Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.

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Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.