r/science • u/Wagamaga • Feb 03 '25

Neuroscience Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/
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u/le66669 Feb 03 '25

I've also seen reports that COVID-19 also increases symptoms of ADHD. What mechanisms could be at work here?

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u/senhoritavulpix Feb 03 '25

WHAT

So that's why my life went downhill since Covid pandemic?? I literally got a diagnostic for ADHD after getting Covid twice. I had symptoms since as a kid but I do think it got worse after Covid. I would love to show these reports if you could share a link please.