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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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LifestyleStarbucks responds to America’s protein craze by testing a special new latte
By Beth GreenfieldJune 11, 2025
  • A precarious success story: In South Africa, the hard-won progress of a youth-led HIV education program is threatened by international funding cuts
    HealthA precarious success story: In South Africa, the hard-won progress of a youth-led HIV education program is threatened by international funding cuts
    By Alexa MikhailJune 3, 2025
Howard Dean: Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making
CommentaryHoward Dean: Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making
By Howard DeanJune 10, 2025
Why drinking sugar may be worse than eating it
LifestyleWhy drinking sugar may be worse than eating it
By Beth GreenfieldJune 10, 2025
Young hiker drinking from reusable water bottle
LifestyleYour reusable water bottle may be a breeding ground for strep and fecal bacteria. Here’s how to keep it clean
By Amanda LoudinJune 10, 2025
Leaders of ‘orgasmic meditation’ women’s wellness company OneTaste convicted of federal forced labor charges
FinanceLeaders of ‘orgasmic meditation’ women’s wellness company OneTaste convicted of federal forced labor charges
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressJune 10, 2025
Hundreds of NIH scientists pen letter criticizing Trump’s deep cuts to public health research
HealthHundreds of NIH scientists pen letter criticizing Trump’s deep cuts to public health research
By Calvin Woodward, Nathan Ellgren and The Associated PressJune 10, 2025
  • Eating more fiber could help reduce the amount of forever chemicals in your blood, study finds
    HealthEating more fiber could help reduce the amount of forever chemicals in your blood, study finds
    By Ani FreedmanJune 2, 2025
RFK Jr. tosses all 17 members of CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
HealthRFK Jr. tosses all 17 members of CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
By Laura Ungar, Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressJune 10, 2025
‘We dissent’: NIH workers protest Trump policies that ‘harm the health of Americans’
Health‘We dissent’: NIH workers protest Trump policies that ‘harm the health of Americans’
By KFF Health News and Rachana PradhanJune 9, 2025
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LifestyleNew research challenges belief that taurine supplements support longevity
By Beth GreenfieldJune 9, 2025
BowFlex weights item sold at Best Buy, Amazon, and more recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
FinanceBowFlex weights item sold at Best Buy, Amazon, and more recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
By Chris MorrisJune 9, 2025
Somi Javaid was 21 years old when her mother almost died from an undiagnosed disease. Today, her company has raised millions to fill in the care gap
ConferencesSomi Javaid was 21 years old when her mother almost died from an undiagnosed disease. Today, her company has raised millions to fill in the care gap
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 8, 2025
  • Child getting a vaccine
    HealthWhat you need to know about Moderna’s new COVID vaccine, just approved by the FDA
    By Beth GreenfieldJune 2, 2025
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states
HealthSalmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states
By The Associated PressJune 7, 2025
Women’s sports are thriving in Saudi Arabia, thanks to the government’s Vision 2030 plan
ConferencesWomen’s sports are thriving in Saudi Arabia, thanks to the government’s Vision 2030 plan
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 7, 2025
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LifestyleAn estimated 40 million Americans have osteopenia, but many are unaware. Here’s how you can take charge
By Beth GreenfieldJune 7, 2025
The potential benefits of the ‘Japanese walking’ workout which fans claim is better than 10,000 steps a day
HealthThe potential benefits of the ‘Japanese walking’ workout which fans claim is better than 10,000 steps a day
By Ani FreedmanJune 7, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper’s CEO drinks at least 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Is that safe?
LifestyleKeurig Dr Pepper’s CEO drinks at least 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Is that safe?
By Ani FreedmanJune 6, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at a microphone
HealthRFK Jr. will ‘end the war’ against alternative medicine at the FDA, from stem cell therapy to chelation. Here’s what to know
By Beth GreenfieldJune 6, 2025
Closeup of woman's torso in orange sweater holding injectable weight-loss drug.
LifestyleAgency warns that weight-loss drugs can decrease effectiveness of birth control pills
By Beth GreenfieldJune 5, 2025
Canyon Ranch CEO says wellness travel for ‘alpha executives’ is a growing trend
LifestyleCanyon Ranch CEO says wellness travel for ‘alpha executives’ is a growing trend
By Alexa MikhailJune 5, 2025
Trump directs administration to investigate Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his ‘cognitive decline’
PoliticsTrump directs administration to investigate Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his ‘cognitive decline’
By Chris Megerian, Matt Brown and The Associated PressJune 5, 2025
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FamilyHere’s why giving your kid the silent treatment is ‘one of the worst types of punishment’
By Beth GreenfieldJune 4, 2025
TSA agent at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
HealthA Chinese couple was arrested at an airport for smuggling a fungus, considered a biological pathogen, hidden in a wad of tissues
By Paolo ConfinoJune 4, 2025
A group of young women sit around a table at a restaurant.
HealthThe Ozempic boom could be bad news for restaurants as more than half of GLP-1 users report cutting back on dining out, report finds
By Sasha RogelbergJune 4, 2025
This plant compound could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research
LifestyleThis plant compound could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research
By Ani FreedmanJune 4, 2025
Greg Abbott, wearing a dark suit, sits behind a microphone and looks to his right.
HealthDoritos and Mountain Dew could carry a new ‘not recommended for human consumption’ warning under landmark Texas bill
By Sasha RogelbergJune 4, 2025
Federal judge tells Florida it can’t enforce social media ban for kids
HealthFederal judge tells Florida it can’t enforce social media ban for kids
By Kate Payne and The Associated PressJune 4, 2025
Closeup of man smoking marijuana joint
LifestyleRisks of cannabis range from heart attack to psychosis. Here’s who may be most susceptible
By Beth GreenfieldJune 3, 2025
RFK Jr. speaks into a microphone
HealthRFK Jr. has ordered the FDA to review baby formula. Here’s what you should know
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJune 3, 2025
Photo of a woman sipping from a mug
LifestyleDrinking coffee may help you stay sharp as you age, according to a 30-year study of nearly 50,000 people
By Alexa MikhailJune 3, 2025
A natural gas basin in New Mexico
EnvironmentVomiting, headaches, and the smell of rotten eggs: New Mexico students living near natural gas wells ‘just keep getting sick’
By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico, Susan Montoya Bryan and The Associated PressJune 3, 2025
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