The condition has put significant strain on patients and society — at a global economic cost of about $1 trillion a year, a new report estimates.
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Summer Heat Killed 61,000 in Europe in 2022, Study Says
Researchers suggest that strategies to cope with higher temperatures aren’t keeping pace with global warming.
AstraZeneca Shots Carry Slightly Higher Risk of Bleeding Problem, New Study Says
But the research, involving 2.53 million adults in Scotland, found that the vaccine’s benefits outweighed the small risks.
Covid-19 Deaths: The Price for Not Wearing Masks is Perhaps 130,000 Lives
The pandemic death toll could be lowered by next spring if more Americans wear masks, a new analysis finds.
You May Have Antibodies After Coronavirus Infection. But Not for Long.
Antibodies to the virus faded quickly in asymptomatic people, scientists reported. That does not mean immunity disappears.
App Shows Promise in Tracking New Coronavirus Cases, Study Finds
The app, which allows people to record their symptoms, was remarkably effective in predicting infections. The most reliable indicators, researchers found, were loss of smell and taste.
After Recovery From the Coronavirus, Most People Carry Antibodies
A new study adds to evidence of immunity among those who have already been exposed to the pathogen.
Coronavirus Death Rate in Wuhan Is Lower than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Researchers calculated a 1.4 percent likelihood of dying in the city where the pandemic began. Earlier estimates ranged from 2 percent to 3.4 percent.