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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
EconomyRussia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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FinanceYour medical bills will remain on your credit report after all
By Chris MorrisJuly 15, 2025
  • RFK Jr. says U.S. is pulling its $1 billion support for international vaccines alliance Gavi because it has ‘ignored the science’ and ‘lost the public trust’
    HealthRFK Jr. says U.S. is pulling its $1 billion support for international vaccines alliance Gavi because it has ‘ignored the science’ and ‘lost the public trust’
    By The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9
HealthResidents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9
By Michael Casey, Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer and The Associated PressJuly 15, 2025
RFK Jr. says HHS will cut off Head Start preschool program for immigrants without legal status
PoliticsRFK Jr. says HHS will cut off Head Start preschool program for immigrants without legal status
By Annie Ma and The Associated PressJuly 11, 2025
Ben Askren flexes
HealthFormer MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: ‘I only died 4 times’
By Dave SmithJuly 10, 2025
Mexico barred from sending cattle to U.S. after some test positive for the flesh-eating New World screwworm
HealthMexico barred from sending cattle to U.S. after some test positive for the flesh-eating New World screwworm
By AFPJuly 10, 2025
U.S. has already posted more measles cases than in any year since 1991 and 2025 is only half over
HealthU.S. has already posted more measles cases than in any year since 1991 and 2025 is only half over
By Devi Shastri and The Associated PressJuly 10, 2025
  • Forever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it
    HealthForever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it
    By Ani FreedmanJune 26, 2025
Inside CVS’s bold AI health care plan—and the tech chief’s surprising warning for the industry
HealthInside CVS’s bold AI health care plan—and the tech chief’s surprising warning for the industry
By Alexa MikhailJuly 9, 2025
Switzerland approves first antimalarial drug for infants in advance on disease that kills hundreds of thousands in Africa each year
HealthSwitzerland approves first antimalarial drug for infants in advance on disease that kills hundreds of thousands in Africa each year
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressJuly 9, 2025
The 4 foods science says can help you live to 100
LifestyleThe 4 foods science says can help you live to 100
By Alexa MikhailJuly 8, 2025
America faces worst measles outbreak since 1992 with low-vaccinated Texas at the epicenter
HealthAmerica faces worst measles outbreak since 1992 with low-vaccinated Texas at the epicenter
By Ashley Lutz and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 8, 2025
‘Kids are the canaries in the coal mine’: Huge study finds worse childhood obesity, depression, all-around ill health
Health‘Kids are the canaries in the coal mine’: Huge study finds worse childhood obesity, depression, all-around ill health
By Laura Ungar, Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJuly 7, 2025
  • GOP senators are struggling over how to cut billions in healthcare funding without hurting hospitals or patients and it’s stalling the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
    PoliticsGOP senators are struggling over how to cut billions in healthcare funding without hurting hospitals or patients and it’s stalling the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
    By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
Rural hospitals brace for $1 trillion Medicaid cut in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: ‘If we do see a cut of that, it’ll be difficult to keep the doors open’
HealthRural hospitals brace for $1 trillion Medicaid cut in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: ‘If we do see a cut of that, it’ll be difficult to keep the doors open’
By Margery A. Beck, Susan Haigh and The Associated PressJuly 4, 2025
RFK Jr. wants more people wearing health wearables in the name of ‘MAHA’
HealthRFK Jr. wants more people wearing health wearables in the name of ‘MAHA’
By Alexa MikhailJuly 3, 2025
Microsoft claims its AI tool can diagnose complex medical cases four times more accurately than doctors
AIMicrosoft claims its AI tool can diagnose complex medical cases four times more accurately than doctors
By Alexa MikhailJuly 3, 2025
3 takeaways from a cardiologist and ‘SuperAgers’ researcher on how to live longer and healthier
Lifestyle3 takeaways from a cardiologist and ‘SuperAgers’ researcher on how to live longer and healthier
By Alexa MikhailJuly 3, 2025
RFK Jr.‘s top FDA vaccine official restricts 2 COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency scientists
HealthRFK Jr.‘s top FDA vaccine official restricts 2 COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency scientists
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressJuly 3, 2025
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HealthHow Americans spend their time: From hours spent on work and sleep to chores and hobbies
By Ashley Lutz and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 2, 2025
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SuccessTeach for All CEO Wendy Kopp says she’s cracked the code on jet lag—and hasn’t experienced it at all since adopting the trick
By Dave SmithJuly 2, 2025
Melinda French Gates tells Oprah Winfrey she runs every major life decision by her three closest female friends: ‘They are my truth council’
LifestyleMelinda French Gates tells Oprah Winfrey she runs every major life decision by her three closest female friends: ‘They are my truth council’
By Alexa MikhailJuly 2, 2025
Pentacostal preacher Jimmy Swaggart speaking at convention of religions broadcasters
HealthTelevangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry was toppled by his penchant for prostitutes, dies at 90
By The Associated PressJuly 2, 2025
Over 14 million people could die from Trump administration cuts to U.S. foreign aid, study finds
HealthOver 14 million people could die from Trump administration cuts to U.S. foreign aid, study finds
By Daniel Lawler and AFPJuly 1, 2025
Senate works through the night as GOP tries to cut deal that satisfies those who want more and less Medicaid cuts
PoliticsSenate works through the night as GOP tries to cut deal that satisfies those who want more and less Medicaid cuts
By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Matt Brown and The Associated PressJuly 1, 2025
CEO of Oura has 4 predictions for the $80 billion wearable tech industry—including growing his customer base by millions of people
HealthCEO of Oura has 4 predictions for the $80 billion wearable tech industry—including growing his customer base by millions of people
By Alexa MikhailJune 27, 2025
A scientific breakthrough researchers call ‘magic’ could transform treatment for a leading cause of death
HealthA scientific breakthrough researchers call ‘magic’ could transform treatment for a leading cause of death
By Carolyn BarberJune 27, 2025
What we get wrong about loneliness and how to get it right
HealthWhat we get wrong about loneliness and how to get it right
By Zach MercurioJune 27, 2025
Melinda French Gates shares the one skill Gen Alpha girls can learn in high school that will determine if they become a CEO later in life
SuccessMelinda French Gates shares the one skill Gen Alpha girls can learn in high school that will determine if they become a CEO later in life
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 27, 2025
Top Senate rulemaker tells GOP that some Medicaid spending cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ don’t work and Senators are scrambling
PoliticsTop Senate rulemaker tells GOP that some Medicaid spending cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ don’t work and Senators are scrambling
By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressJune 27, 2025
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RetailSnack stars are aligning as the FTC clears the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger for launch
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
Josh Hawley points during a confirmation hearing
PoliticsRepublicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules
By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
RFK Jr. gesticulates in a hearing
HealthRFK Jr. and his new vaccine committee are obsessing over thimerosal, a preservative antivaxxers have falsely tied to autism despite zero evidence of causation
By Mike Stobbe, Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
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