The SARS-CoV-2 virus is able to weaken our response to Covid-19 by limiting how well our stress system kicks in, scientists have found. — dpa
Researchers in Europe say they have shown for the first time that the SARS-CoV-2 virus attacks the human stress system by limiting how our adrenal glands can respond to the threat of Covid-19.
According to a study, the coronavirus targets the adrenal glands, thereby weakening the body’s ability to produce the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline needed to help battle a serious infection.
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