{
  "id": 7602448,
  "title": "Research updates, September 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/research-updates-september-15",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Sick Times",
    "slug": "the-sick-times",
    "url": "https://thesicktimes.org/2026/09/15/research-updates-september-15/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library released a study on September 15, 2026 revealing that repeated SARS-CoV-2 infections were associated with a higher likelihood of developing new health conditions. In the research, which analyzed data from 9,000 individuals who responded to a survey conducted between 2020 and 2023, those who experienced more than two SARS-CoV-2 infections were found to have a 76% increased risk of receiving a new diagnosis compared to those who had not reported any infections. The survey covered a wide array of diagnoses, encompassing respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. However, the researchers cautioned that the study could not definitively prove a causal link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the new conditions due to the limitations of the research. The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has included long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and post-treatment Lyme disease as priorities in its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. The institute aims to focus on identifying risk factors and underlying mechanisms behind these long-term conditions. NIAID remains committed to supporting research to develop person-centered prevention and treatment strategies aimed at improving the quality of life for those impacted by long-term conditions following the resolution of an infection. However, it remains unclear how NIAID intends to finance future research for these diseases.",
  "summary": "Repeat SARS-C0V-2 infections were linked to a higher odds of new health conditions, according to a new study in the Canada Communicable Disease Report. The post Research updates, September 15 first appeared on The Sick Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}