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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium Study mapping how SARS-CoV-2 disrupts mitochondria suggests a cause for long Covid    In yet another example of Covid’s seemingly limitless reach into our bodies, new research maps out how the SARS-CoV-2 virus disrupts mitochondria, the power plants in all our cells. The extent of the damage, spanning the lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, and brain, could potentially be one explanation for the lengthy list of persistent symptoms of long Covid, from fatigue to brain fog. Covid is often considered an inflammatory illness, and theories about what might cause long Covid center on the virus lingering in reservoirs within the body, collateral damage from an overactive immune response to acute infection, and auto-antibodies that turn on the body with misdirected protective force. The study published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine builds on work showing SARS-CoV-2 can change the structure of mitochondria and hamper energy generation. It goes further to define the genetic mechanism that damages mitochondria in organs, leading to more severe disease and perhaps long Covid. “What I think this paper does is cement the case for mitochondria as being one of the root causes of long Covid,” Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, told STAT. He was not involved in the study. “What we don’t know is whether or not this accounts for X percent, in which people who have mitochondrial dysfunction and key root cause. But I think this study really advances the notion that at least in some people, the mitochondrial effects of infection are playing a role.” Continued here You Might Like � � � � � � � � � Are your hormones unbalanced—and what does that even mean?    The beauty of hormones is that they exist to keep the body in balance. Here’s what experts say you can do instead if you’re feeling off-kilter. Social media is filled with people telling women that if they don’t feel well, the answer may be that their hormone levels are out of whack—and need to be balanced. Some influencers promise that eating a raw carrot salad will balance excess estrogen; others say that waiting to drink coffee until after you've eaten can resolve everything from painful periods to hair loss. Unfortunately, neither of these remedies will yield the desired effect and neither are based on science. Continued here 3 Habits that May Be Derailing Your Career    Contrary to popular belief, a significant number of high-performing individuals have an equally high risk of derailing their careers. You’ve probably been recognized for your achievements, have a supportive boss, and you’ve been meeting every goal. Yet, somewhere down the line, you hit a wall and can no longer accomplish as much as you did before. Why does this happen? There are several damaging behaviors that you may not be aware of that often stem from much deeper habits. Have you ever felt “in the zone” in your professional life? You’re doing great at work, being recognized for your achievements, and receiving accolades for your potential. Your colleagues are collaborative, and your boss is supportive. The stars are aligned for you to meet your professional goals. Continued here

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