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  • The real story behind the “October slide”

    The real story behind the “October slide”

    Lorraine Boissoneault

    Changing seasons affect many people with Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and other chronic illnesses, but not all in the same way. Research has a long way to go before it can explain the phenomenon. Read more…

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    Between two crises: Living with Post-COVID Vaccine Syndrome in a Long COVID world

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    Video essay: How does Long COVID affect queer and trans communities?

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    July 3, 2025

    Universities get an F on Long COVID. Here’s how they can support their students and reduce COVID-19 cases.

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    Even stones break in this heat: Experiencing Long COVID in Indonesia

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