Throughout the pandemic, long Covid — symptoms that occur after the initial coronavirus infection — has remained something of a medical mystery.
Now, amid the latest surge of infections, a series of major studies are shedding light on the condition.
Guest: Pam Belluck, a health and science reporter for The New York Times.
Nov 7
Introducing ‘METRO’ From Serial Productions
Today, we’re sharing an episode from a brand-new show called “METRO,” made by the Serial podcast team and the reporters here at The Times who cover New York City.Every other week, Sarah Koenig and her team will tell stories about the city and its most fascinating raw material: Ne ... Show More
41m 42s
Nov 6
Chuck Schumer on Governing With (Or Without) Trump
Warning: This episode contains strong language.Last spring, the political picture for Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, was downright bleak. President Trump was back in the White House. Schumer’s Democratic caucus was largely powerless to stop him. And restless Democrat ... Show More
34m 29s
May 2023
Long COVID Scientists Try To Unravel Blood Clot Mystery
The COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, but millions across the globe continue to deal with Long COVID. Researchers are still pursuing basic questions about Long COVID — its causes, how to test for it and how it progresses. Today, we look at a group of researchers studyin ... Show More
13m 22s
May 2024
Long Covid: Think yourself well?
Long Covid can ruin lives, and scientists are striving to understand the condition and beginning to get some early clues about possible treatments. While there are still more questions than answers, though, many have turned online for help. But could what they find there sometime ... Show More
18m 19s
Oct 2021
Long Covid and the Blind Spots of American Medicine
<p>One of the most frightening, least understood aspects of the coronavirus pandemic is what’s come to be known as “long Covid.” Stories abound of young, healthy adults who experienced mild or asymptomatic coronavirus infections and recovered fairly quickly, only to experience an ... Show More
1h 24m
Sep 2022
Your long Covid questions, answered
Millions of people have long Covid; countless more could get it. Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez answers questions from Today, Explained listeners about the condition that has even doctors bewildered.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked ... Show More
26m 9s