Health

In the COVID-19 pandemic thousands or even tens of thousands of people could be facing lifelong problems, also neurological.

In an investigation conducted in 509 Chicago COVID-19 patients since last spring, 82% manifested at least one such sequela.

A controversial publication in which a doctor recommended 'douching' and mentioned the use of alcoholic products has sparked outrage from professionals. We speak with an expert, who explains why these practices are not the most suitable for the vagina.

The ideal vaccine should be effective with 1 or 2 doses, protect risk groups, reduce community transmission, generate long-lasting immunity, and be capable of being produced on a large scale in a short time.

Children learn more and remember better when they write by hand, a new study finds.

A new review published in 'Frontiers in Public Health' suggests that SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, will likely follow the lead of other viruses that cause common colds, becoming seasonal in countries with temperate climates. Of course, it will only happen when we have developed herd immunity.

An international macro-study suggests that the existence of a segment of DNA inherited from Neanderthals puts their carriers at up to three times the risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19.

'Naegleria fowleri', better known as the 'brain-eating amoeba' has caused the death of a 6-year-old boy after drinking drinking water.