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![Mark was able to treat some of his long COVID symptoms, but still deals with severe brain fog.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/LongCOVID_PersonalStory980x587_144dpi_option2.jpg)
Navigating long COVID
Mark Elliott, Ph.D., is a 66-year-old associate professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular medicine at George Washington...
COVID-19![Long COVID symptoms can include brain fog, shortness of breath, and fatigue.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/5-questions-long-covid.jpg)
The long haul: When COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away
*This article is an update to the original article, published on July 6, 2021. It was updated in July 2022 to reflect new...
COVID-19![Multisystem inflammatory syndrome is a set of symptoms associated with a rare but extreme immune response to COVID-19.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/MISC980x587_copy.jpg)
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Most children who get infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms and some may also...
COVID-19![Telehealth makes it easier for some people with rare diseases to access medical care.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/rareDiseasesCovidImpact980x587.jpg)
COVID-19 makes living with a rare disease even harder
Ongoing uncertainty, being alone, and not being able to get treatment. In many ways, the widespread challenges the COVID-19 pandemic...
Rare Diseases, COVID-19![When To Test Calculator for Individuals calculates your estimated risk of having COVID-19 and spreading it to others.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/WTT_mobile_3784_x_2503_px.jpg)
New decision-support tool for COVID-19 testing can help you get back to your life, safely
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still so much uncertainty about how to live with this virus. We have...
COVID-19, COVID-19 Testing![Pregnant people may respond to vaccines differently at different points in pregnancy.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/covid19-vaccine-pregnancy.jpg)
Updates on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people
Andrea Edlow, M.D., is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. When COVID-19 hit, her lab began researching...
Immunization, COVID-19![Make sure to always check with your obstetrician or other health care provider to help you stay safe during your pregnancy.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/covid19-pregnancy.jpg)
Pregnant during COVID-19? Tips to stay safe
Pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant people. Andrea Edlow, M.D.,...
COVID-19![A diagram of the virus that causes COVID-19.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/SARS-CoV-2-up-close.png)
SARS-CoV-2: Up close
The genetic blueprint material for SARS-CoV-2 is called RNA (yellow spirals). The RNA contains information to specify the amino acids...
COVID-19![An antibody is a large, Y-shaped protein that helps protect us from future infection.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/human-antibody-immunoglobulin.jpg)
Your COVID-19 Glossary
Here's a list of health terms to help you navigate the latest COVID-19 research and updates. Efficacy: How well...
COVID-19![Be prepared and ask about your organization's COVID-19 requirements before returning to work.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/remotemeetings.jpg)
9 tips to address COVID-19 at work
Heading back to your workplace soon? Here are some tips from the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease...
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