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COVID-19 can increase your risk of developing 44 neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

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COVID-19 can increase your risk of developing 44 neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

COVID-19 can impact the risk of developing a host of neurological disorders. While long COVID’s impact on people is still being critically studied, new research found that the virus may increase the risk of developing memory problems and even Alzheimer’s in the year after initial infection. “It’s really sobering,” says epidemiologist and researcher on the … Read more

‘Out of control’: rise in STDs, including 26% syphilis spike, sparks US alarm

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‘Out of control’: rise in STDs, including 26% syphilis spike, sparks US alarm

Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases, including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year, are prompting US health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the US,” said Leandro Mena of the US … Read more