This COVID symptom is a 'living hell.' Here's what you can do.

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YOUR WEEKLY CHECKUP

This week: A COVID headache isn't like any other; world leaders are saying the pandemic is over—here's what scientists say; a long-extinct "miracle plant" that was said to cure diseases may not have vanished after all .

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOE MCNALLY, GETTY IMAGES How COVID-19 headaches are different from others—and how to manage them When Heather Schroeder caught COVID-19 in July 2021, the headaches she suffered were a "living hell," she says. "A normal migraine for me can be an eight or nine out of 10, with vomiting, light sensitivity, and post-migraine malaise. This headache was a 20 out of 10." And she's not alone. Experts say three types of headaches can occur with coronavirus infection. Figuring out which one someone has is key to finding the right treatment. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE STILL A MYSTERY: Even mild COVID-19 can cause your brain to shrink +

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALICE ZOO This miracle plant was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago—or was it? For the ancient Greeks, silphion was a cure-all, prized for everything from stomach pain to wart removal. For Roman chefs, it was a culinary staple. Allegedly, Emperor Nero consumed the last stalk. Now, a Turkish researcher thinks he's found a botanical survivor. A CHEMICAL 'GOLD MINE' A 'MIRACLE LIQUID'? These stingless bees make medicinal honey. Here's what it's used for. +

GONE FOR OVER A CENTURY: This plant no longer exists. But you can still smell it. +

PHOTOGRAPH BY FRITZ HOFFMANN How ancient remedies are changing modern medicine Long overlooked by Western science, traditional Chinese treatments are yielding cutting-edge cures. FROM THE ARCHIVES MUJAHID SAFODIEN, AFP/GETTY IMAGES Dehydrated? Suffering from inflammation? Some swear by this 'miracle tea' Prized for its medicinal qualities, rooibos tea is connected to South Africa's Indigenous heritage. ON THE TRAIL

PHOTOGRAPH BY MAJDI FATH, NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? The head of the World Health Organization told reporters last week that the end of the pandemic is in sight. A few days later, President Biden declared during an interview, "The pandemic is over"—despite the fact that in the U.S. the virus is killing between 400 and 500 people daily. Here's what scientists say. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE 'THIS IS NOT GOING TO GO AWAY': COVID-19 will likely be with us forever. Here's how we'll live with it. +

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

NG STAFF Omicron-specific boosters for kids are on the way Updated boosters for children between the ages of 5 and 11 may be available by October. TRACKING COVID IN THE U.S.

Why Omicron might stick around (New York Times) COVID is still worse than the flu (The Atlantic) WHO warns ability to identify new COVID variants is diminishing as testing declines (CNBC)

MORE HEALTH NEWS

PHOTOGRAPH BY SPENCER WEINER/LOS ANGELES TIMES VIA GETTY IMAGES Why a placebo can work—even when you know it's fake A placebo can trigger pain relief and other benefits even when patients are told the pills they are taking lack therapeutically active ingredients. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE THE SCIENCE OF BELIEF: How you feel isn't just about what you eat, or do, or think. It's about what you believe. +

Want to live longer? Influence your genes. Health panel recommends anxiety screening for all adults under 65 (New York Times) FDA seems poised to approve a new drug for ALS, but does it work? (NPR) Adderall shortage in U.S. spreads, impacting consumer demand (USA Today) Cancer death rates fall steadily in the U.S., with more survivors than ever (CNN)

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