COVID-19

A small study found that male mice infected with a severe form of SARS-CoV-2 passed anxiety-like behaviors to their offspring. The researchers traced these intergenerational changes to altered molecular messengers inside the fathers' sperm.

A recent study provides evidence that people experiencing long COVID show a measurable reduction in the brain’s dopamine-releasing neurons. These physical changes tend to be associated with persistent symptoms like apathy, memory problems, and slowed physical movements.

Millions of people with long COVID suffer from persistent nerve pain and fatigue. A new review of existing literature suggests that overactive immune cells known as mast cells might be directly responsible for damaging the body's fragile nerve fibers.

A recent case report details the frustrating journey of a man who developed persistent facial tingling after a suspected viral infection. After ruling out dental and sinus issues, doctors diagnosed him with a rare post-viral nerve condition.

When Donald Trump unexpectedly praised face masks in 2020, his supporters began wearing them more frequently without actually believing they prevented disease. This unusual behavioral split reveals how trusted leaders can shape public habits during acute health crises.

Older adults who follow a Mediterranean diet experience higher levels of positive psychological well-being. A new study suggests this eating pattern even provided an emotional buffer against the stress of the early COVID-19 pandemic.

A massive review of laboratory data reveals that severe autoantibody attacks on the brain surged during the initial COVID-19 outbreak before falling back to baseline as population immunity and vaccination rates increased.

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed thinking.

A new study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delays. Researchers observed equivalent communication, motor, and social skills in toddlers regardless of whether their mothers received the vaccine.

A new study using 7 Tesla MRI technology reveals that patients with chronic fatigue conditions suffer from disrupted brain connectivity. Unlike healthy brains, these patients struggle to integrate neural networks when mentally fatigued.

Researchers have found that individuals with no lingering COVID-19 symptoms still exhibit distinct changes in brain tissue integrity and neurochemistry compared to those who were never infected.

A new study suggests in-person learning mitigated the youth mental health crisis. Contrary to reports claiming diagnoses fell, the data reveals that open schools acted as a brake on rising cases rather than a cure.

Children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy showed a 29% higher odds of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age three, particularly males and those exposed in the third trimester.

New research into the lingering effects of “brain fog” reveals a surprising biological signature in COVID-19 survivors. Scientists have uncovered a distinct link between the brain’s internal chemistry and its structural integrity.

New research demonstrates that long COVID can be a severely disabling condition. A recent study found individuals with lasting symptoms report worse daily function than 98% of the general population, with a significant negative impact on their overall quality of...