MRI Scans Reveal Your COVID-19 Can Leave Behind Nasty Brain Damage, Even After You "Recover" - ZME Science
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/18/2026
Summary
MRI scans have revealed that COVID-19 can result in significant brain damage, even after recovery. Increased levels of Alzheimer's-linked proteins have been found in some individuals with long COVID, raising concerns about a potential increase in Alzheimer's risk and the possibility of a dementia crisis for millions.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
48d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1096
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1096/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1096/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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