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The pandemic might be officially "over," but millions are still suffering. Long COVID is finally getting the scientific attention it deserves, and what researchers are discovering is alarming. In this deep-dive episode, we explore groundbreaking research from early 2025 that reveals measurable, physical changes in the brains of long COVID patients — changes that persist months after infection. We're not just talking subjective symptoms anymore; we're seeing actual damage on brain scans. From decreased brain activity to structural changes, altered brainwaves, and impaired cerebral blood flow, the evidence points to a "brain under siege." The science suggests multiple interconnected mechanisms: direct viral invasion, autoimmunity gone haywire, mast cell activation, neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier disruption, and even gut microbiome dysregulation. Perhaps most disturbing is the emerging parallel with ME/CFS, a condition long dismissed by mainstream medicine. This isn't just another post-viral syndrome — it's potentially reshaping our understanding of how viruses impact our neurological health long-term. For the millions struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and mood disorders after COVID, this episode offers both validation and hope for future treatments. The answers aren't simple, but they're finally coming.

Neurological sequelae of long COVID: a comprehensive review of diagnostic imaging, underlying mecha

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