A new study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity reveals a significant link between childhood abuse and a higher risk of developing post-COVID-19 conditions, also known as long COVID. The research found that those who experienced severe abuse as children had a 42 percent increased risk of post-COVID-19 conditions compared to those who did not experience abuse. The study highlights the importance of considering a person’s full history, including early life experiences, when assessing long-term health outcomes after COVID-19. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals w…