Females more likely to suffer with long COVID, underscoring a critical need for sex-disaggregated research

A new study published today in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion reveals that females are "significantly" more likely to suffer from long COVID than males and will experience substantially different symptoms.

Lack of diversity of microorganisms in the gut or elevated gut metabolites implicated in heart failure severity

Some people who experience heart failure have less biodiversity in their gut or have elevated gut metabolites, both of which are associated with more hospital visits and greater risk of death, according to a systematic review of research findings led by Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Study researchers and colleagues.