Lingering Effects

Long Covid may be more serious than we thought. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( August 22, 2023 Good morning. A new study revealed [just how serious long Covid can be](, and we’ve got the details on the findings. Then, I had a fascinating conversation about [the pressure cooker kids and teens are under]( these days — every parent should check this out. Later on, we’re sharing [Charlize Theron’s refreshing comments about plastic surgery]( and [our favorite beauty splurges](. Let’s get started.   In the News [Artwork of the silhouette of a man sitting on a bench with the covid molecule looming in front of him]( Getty Images Lingering Effects According to the CDC, nearly one in five Americans is still dealing with the effects of Covid-19 well after they first became infected, experiencing what’s known as long Covid. Researchers have now learned that these symptoms last for much longer than we realize. Here’s [what researchers found](: What is long Covid? Though the condition is still being studied, the CDC broadly defines it “as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after initial COVID-19 infection.” The Omicron variant, which has spawned more recent subvariants like XBB.1.16., is known to cause long Covid, and women are more likely than men to be at risk. What did the study find? People with mild cases of the virus had a higher risk of typical long Covid symptoms like fatigue and diabetes, even two years after their initial infection. Meanwhile, those who were hospitalized were more likely to remain at increased risk for death and hospitalization during the same period. We have more details on the study, including [how long Covid may impact life expectancy](. 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Hilary dumped nearly a year's worth of rain on Palm Springs in just 24 hours and is the rainiest tropical system in Idaho, Oregon and Montana history. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Harold is churning toward Southern Texas, where residents are braced for heavy rain, intense winds, and dangerous rip currents. (Worried about the floods? [We've got tips on how to stay safe, here](.) Taking the stage: Eight Republican presidential hopefuls have qualified for Wednesday's debate in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee [confirmed last night](. The lineup includes North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Former Vice President Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Chess showdown: Teenage chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will challenge Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen for the title of World Chess Champion today. The 18-year-old will face the five-time world No.1 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It's been more than a year since he beat Carlsen in an elite rapid tournament online, a victory that sent shockwaves around the world.   In Conversation [Never Enough book cover in front of SAT multiple choice bubbles]( KCM/Portfolio When I met Jennifer Breheny Wallace last fall, and she told me she was writing a book about the unrelenting pressure on teenagers to achieve, I thought, Finally! Jennifer’s book, Never Enough, should be required reading for parents who want the best for their kids, but aren’t sure what exactly that means. I asked Jennifer about the excruciating pressure kids can face in an increasingly competitive world, [the very real dangers of that pressure](, and how to raise what she calls “healthy achievers.” [READ MORE](   Must-Reads [Charlize Theron wears black beret and looks over her shoulder, smiling softly]( About Face Charlize Theron is no stranger to comments about her appearance, and she responded to rumors she’s had plastic surgery. [Read More »]( [Illustration of a disembodied nose with arms and legs holding up a megaphone]( Deep Breaths Sleeping with a heavy snorer isn’t just annoying — it could be a sign of underlying health issues. This is when it’s time to see a doctor. [Read More »]( [A quantum computer on a blue and green gradient background]( A Lot to Process A.I. isn’t the only new tech with big implications. Ultra-powerful quantum computers pose threats of their own. [Read More »](   Making a Difference The SU2C leadership team at the telecast marking 15 years of impact. 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