New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Covid-19 is no longer seen as just a lung infection. It can impact many parts of the body, including the heart. New research has found that viral infections like Covid-19 and the flu can sharply increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes soon after recovery. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, people are up to four times more likely to suffer a heart attack and five times more likely to have a stroke within weeks of infection. This happens because viruses trigger inflammation in the body, which can damage blood vessels and strain the heart. Even chronic infections like HIV or hepatitis C may raise long-term heart risks, revealing how closely viral infections and cardiovascular disease (CVD...