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/lukaskywalker Feb 03 '25

What can we do?

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u/Medeski Feb 03 '25

Mask up whenever going to public spaces. The government will not be taking any precautions during the next pandemic, and it seems like there is another pandemic right around the corner.

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u/Farquarz9 Feb 03 '25

What government are you talking about?

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u/LvS Feb 03 '25

I'm not aware of any government taking precautions against Covid (or the next pandemic).

If I knew one, I'd consider moving.