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Women at greater risk of developing long-Covid, UK study reveals

Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms than previously thought, new research suggests. The study found that while the most common symptoms include loss of smell, shortness of breath and chest pain, others ...

25 Jul 2022 at 18:06

National News

No identifiable cure for Long Covid as sufferers endure memory loss and confusion

There is no definitive cure for long Covid with symptoms including fatigue and brain fog which could be long-lasting for some. The Health Information and Quality Authority has published its international review of the epidemiology of long ...

27 Jul 2023 at 14:12

National News

Researchers discover underlying cause of ‘brain fog’ linked with long Covid

Researchers have discovered that leaky blood vessels, together with a hyperactive immune system may be the underlying cause of brain fog in people with long Covid. They suggest their discovery is important for the understanding of brain ...

22 Feb 2024 at 12:17

National News

Majority of Irish nurses thought of leaving job in past month, INMO survey reveals

A majority of nurses in Ireland have thought of leaving nursing in the past month. That's according to a survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), which has revealed major concerns in the nursing sector across ...

08 May 2024 at 12:29

National News

Symptoms of Long Covid to watch out for as thousands of people are struck with illness

For some people, COVID-19 can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is sometimes called long COVID. People who had no symptoms or mild symptoms at first can still have long-term problems ...

09 Jan 2024 at 12:01

Lifestyle

Author Michael Rosen on living with long Covid and other traumas

Michael Rosen is reflecting on what he calls the ‘Lonely Corridor Syndrome’ he still experiences. The former Children’s Laureate, bestselling author of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt and Covid survivor, 76, was seriously ill ...

07 Feb 2023 at 09:52

National News

Long Covid education campaign call after claims some patients exaggerate illness

An infectious disease expert has called for an educational campaign for doctors, employers and businesses to support people with long Covid, after some patients were accused of exaggerating their illness. Infectious ...

06 Jul 2022 at 13:38

National News

HIQA report finds cases of Long Covid across all age groups and populations

Estimates for the prevalence of long COVID in the general population ranged from 15% to 53%, based on self reported data. The Health Information and Quality Authority has published its international review of the ...

31 May 2023 at 10:48

National News

Impact on quality of life for Long Covid sufferers identified in report

Close to 90% of those living with Long Covid in Ireland have not returned to their pre-Covid level of health, a new report has found. Many continue to have long-terms symptoms including "fatigue and brain fog". ...

07 Nov 2022 at 12:32

Lifestyle

What is long Covid and how do you know if you have it?

Most people with Covid-19 feel significantly better within a few days of first displaying any symptoms, however for some it can last months or, in some extreme cases, years. While the direct causes of long ...

08 Oct 2024 at 12:22

Lifestyle

Am I tired or is it long Covid?

Recent research has revealed that nearly 10% of people in England believe they might have long Covid. A study conducted by the University of Southampton, published in the Health Expectations journal, ...

18 Mar 2025 at 11:08

Local News

7,203 people suffering with Long Covid condition in Tipperary

There are 7,203 people across County Tipperary suffering from Long Covid, according to a survey by leading polling company Ireland Thinks. As many as 1,152 of these are significantly impacted by ...

18 Jan 2023 at 08:15

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