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/AdhesivenessOk5534 Feb 03 '25

Covid triggered a celiac gene for me

Ts is no joke

Got deathly ill for 2 weeks and all I got in return is an inability to eat gluten

Please be safe yall, wash your hands

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u/fadingsignal Feb 04 '25

wash your hands

COVID is an airborne disease. You need respiratory protection (KN95 / N95 / FFP3 masks.)

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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 Feb 04 '25

That doesn't mean you don't have to wash your hands....