r/science 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/avid-learner-bot Feb 03 '25

I've been following this topic closely and the findings are quite concerning. It's important for everyone to stay informed and take necessary precautions, especially given the potential long-term effects

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u/lukaskywalker Feb 03 '25

What can we do?

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u/born2bfi Feb 04 '25

If you have kids then nothing. Just keep living. They bring home everything