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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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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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Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Asia82 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in years — regulators flagged the risk 2 years ago
By The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Real Estate‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Britain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
PoliticsBritain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Under emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
PoliticsUnder emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Inside the ultra-luxury eco-adventure industry turning conservation into a status symbol
MagazineInside the ultra-luxury eco-adventure industry turning conservation into a status symbol
By Adam EraceMay 24, 2026
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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
  • Half the world population could be diabetic or insulin resistant by 2050
    ConferencesHalf the world population could be diabetic or insulin resistant by 2050
    By Ian MountMay 26, 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
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
Exercise, including regular walks, boosts colon cancer survival rates—and even rivals some drugs, study shows
HealthExercise, including regular walks, boosts colon cancer survival rates—and even rivals some drugs, study shows
By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated PressJune 1, 2025
A man and a robot read a book together
HealthGen Z is increasingly turning to ChatGPT for affordable on-demand therapy, but licensed therapists say there are dangers many aren’t considering
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 1, 2025
State and local health departments that do invisible but critical work are being hollowed out by cuts
HealthState and local health departments that do invisible but critical work are being hollowed out by cuts
By Laura Ungar, Michelle R. Smith and The Associated PressMay 31, 2025
  • You might be overdoing it on protein and not getting enough of another vital nutrient, dietitians say
    HealthYou might be overdoing it on protein and not getting enough of another vital nutrient, dietitians say
    By Ani FreedmanMay 26, 2025
Author John Green has advice for Gen Z to ‘shrink the empathy gap’
LifestyleAuthor John Green has advice for Gen Z to ‘shrink the empathy gap’
By Alexa MikhailMay 31, 2025
The reality of AI’s promise to curb older adults’ loneliness
LifestyleThe reality of AI’s promise to curb older adults’ loneliness
By Alexa MikhailMay 31, 2025
Man sleeping in bed wearing eye mask
LifestyleNight owls tend to have more health risks than early birds—including cognitive decline, new study finds
By Beth GreenfieldMay 30, 2025
Protein bars may not have the health benefits that you think, study finds
LifestyleProtein bars may not have the health benefits that you think, study finds
By Ani FreedmanMay 30, 2025
American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration
LifestyleAmerican doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration
By Brett Kelman and KFF Health NewsMay 30, 2025
  • Photo of a man about to drink a glass of water
    LifeIt’s not 8 glasses a day anymore. Here’s how much water you should drink each day
    By Rachel Reiff EllisMay 25, 2025
Gen Z’s attitude about doctors poses a concerning health risk
LifestyleGen Z’s attitude about doctors poses a concerning health risk
By Alexa MikhailMay 30, 2025
Patient's view of masked dentist approaching with tools in hands
HealthRemoving fluoride from public water systems would result in dental disaster for millions of Americans, study warns
By Beth GreenfieldMay 30, 2025
RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA report’ revealed to have cited studies that don’t exist, and misinterpreted others
LifestyleRFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA report’ revealed to have cited studies that don’t exist, and misinterpreted others
By Ani FreedmanMay 29, 2025
3 benefits of antioxidant-packed tart cherry juice, according to science
Lifestyle3 benefits of antioxidant-packed tart cherry juice, according to science
By Ani FreedmanMay 29, 2025
An adolescent boy on a smartphone
LifestyleParents are worried about their kids’ smartphone use—but less than half fully utilize parental controls, research finds
By Beth GreenfieldMay 29, 2025
Gen Z is ‘very comfortable’ with using mental-health services. Older generations? Not so much, Accenture exec says
ConferencesGen Z is ‘very comfortable’ with using mental-health services. Older generations? Not so much, Accenture exec says
By Steve MollmanMay 29, 2025
Trump administration cancels $766 million contract with Moderna to develop vaccine against pandemic flu viruses
HealthTrump administration cancels $766 million contract with Moderna to develop vaccine against pandemic flu viruses
By The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
Who can get a COVID-19 shot this year? Here’s what to know
HealthWho can get a COVID-19 shot this year? Here’s what to know
By Lauran Neergaard, Tom Murphy and The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
Texas bill to ban kids under 18 from social media running out of time in face of tech lobby and free speech pushback
PoliticsTexas bill to ban kids under 18 from social media running out of time in face of tech lobby and free speech pushback
By Jim Vertuno and The Associated PressMay 29, 2025
Two women sunbathing on a beach
LifestyleGen Z is bringing back tanning and ignoring the dangerous cancer risk
By Beth GreenfieldMay 28, 2025
Adaptogens are popular for reducing stress and anxiety. One expert warns of the risks
LifestyleAdaptogens are popular for reducing stress and anxiety. One expert warns of the risks
By Ani FreedmanMay 28, 2025
Kseniia Petrova wearing a pair of headphones
TechA Harvard University researcher was just charged with smuggling frog embryos into the country. Her colleagues say she’s doing critical work on cancer cures
By Kathy McCormack and The Associated PressMay 28, 2025
Inside Bill Gates’ meeting with his foundation’s staff after his $200 billion bombshell: ‘How do we get people to care?’
HealthInside Bill Gates’ meeting with his foundation’s staff after his $200 billion bombshell: ‘How do we get people to care?’
By Alexa MikhailMay 28, 2025
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HealthUnitedHealth Group faces lawsuit claiming it used ex-employees’ 401(k) funds to defray its own costs
By Irina IvanovaMay 28, 2025
Woman sick in bed, coughing
HealthThe new COVID strain, NB 1.8.1, is an Omicron variant. Here’s all you need to know
By Beth GreenfieldMay 27, 2025
Climate change could be driving up cancer rates in women, study finds
LifestyleClimate change could be driving up cancer rates in women, study finds
By Ani FreedmanMay 27, 2025
Why Esther Perel is going all in on saving the American workforce in the age of AI
LifestyleWhy Esther Perel is going all in on saving the American workforce in the age of AI
By Alexa MikhailMay 27, 2025
RFK Jr. says COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women
LifestyleRFK Jr. says COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMay 27, 2025
Exclusive: Midi Health launches longevity arm to reach the millions of women ‘lost to medical care’
HealthExclusive: Midi Health launches longevity arm to reach the millions of women ‘lost to medical care’
By Alexa MikhailMay 27, 2025
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 22, 2026
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