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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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Happy nurses.
SuccessHealthcare jobs are practically recession-proof, says Indeed—here’s how to get in and make over $100K
By Emma BurleighApril 30, 2025
  • RFK Jr. is pushing the food industry to voluntarily drop petroleum-based artificial colors—but has stopped short of promising a formal ban
    HealthRFK Jr. is pushing the food industry to voluntarily drop petroleum-based artificial colors—but has stopped short of promising a formal ban
    By Jonel Aleccia, Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressApril 23, 2025
People walking by Viagra Connect ad seen in The Boots Pharmacy window in Dublin during Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown. On Thursday, 28 January, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland.
PoliticsViagra and Mounjaro panic-buying could be behind a 200% export surge from Ireland to the U.S.
By Ryan HoggApril 30, 2025
Teen girl using smartphone on her bed in the dark
MindThe dangers of AI companions: Experts issue unprecedented warning for teens as most parents are in the dark about their habits
By Beth GreenfieldApril 30, 2025
‘The Pitt’ gets America’s nursing shortage right
Commentary‘The Pitt’ gets America’s nursing shortage right
By Iman AbuzeidApril 29, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg reveals the morning routine that’s ‘better than caffeine’ 
LifeMark Zuckerberg reveals the morning routine that’s ‘better than caffeine’ 
By Alexa MikhailApril 29, 2025
RFK Jr. at a press conference lectern
HealthMajor food brands will stop using artificial dyes. Here’s why RFK is sounding the alarm
By Beth GreenfieldApril 29, 2025
  • U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moves both hands as he speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    PoliticsTrump says he now wants daylight saving time to be permanent. The president of Save Standard Time thinks the ‘MAHA’ movement can help push back
    By Greg McKennaApril 23, 2025
These eating habit mistakes could lead to stress and burnout. 3 changes to make
MindThese eating habit mistakes could lead to stress and burnout. 3 changes to make
By Ani FreedmanApril 29, 2025
Doctor looking at tablet with patient
TechHealth care providers are adopting cloud tech to make patients’ lives easier in 3 ways
By Beth GreenfieldApril 29, 2025
Trump’s FDA wants a new trial for Novavax’s COVID-19 shot, sparking uncertainty about updates to other vaccines
HealthTrump’s FDA wants a new trial for Novavax’s COVID-19 shot, sparking uncertainty about updates to other vaccines
By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressApril 29, 2025
Chrissy Teigen sitting on a couch with her son Miles
HealthWhy Chrissy Teigen is speaking out about her 6-year-old’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis
By Beth GreenfieldApril 28, 2025
Khloé Kardashian gets in on the protein craze with new popcorn brand
LifeKhloé Kardashian gets in on the protein craze with new popcorn brand
By Alexa MikhailApril 28, 2025
  • Men in suits stand behind yellow police tape outside a Manhattan hotel.
    FinanceUnitedHealth spent $1.7 million on executive security last year, 4 times the corporate average. Experts expect the figure to keep climbing
    By Sasha RogelbergApril 23, 2025
A scientist pours liquid out of a big bottle into a small container
HealthBugs, beets, and Barbie pink: How scientists are mixing up natural solutions to comply with RFK Jr.’s crackdown on artificial colors
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressApril 28, 2025
RFK Jr.’s push to eliminate petroleum-based artificial food dyes may drive industry to tiny bugs in Peru to recreate ‘Barbie pink’
HealthRFK Jr.’s push to eliminate petroleum-based artificial food dyes may drive industry to tiny bugs in Peru to recreate ‘Barbie pink’
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressApril 28, 2025
The truth about European food: Experts weigh in on whether it’s better than the U.S.
LifeThe truth about European food: Experts weigh in on whether it’s better than the U.S.
By Ani FreedmanApril 26, 2025
Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published in the July 2024 issue of the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.
LifeAbout 1 in 8 senior leaders have psychopathic traits. Here’s how to spot an abusive boss
By Lindsey LeakeApril 26, 2025
Pharma giant Merck expects Trump’s tariffs to cost the company $200 million
HealthPharma giant Merck expects Trump’s tariffs to cost the company $200 million
By Maia Anderson and Healthcare BrewApril 25, 2025
Researchers warn that eating this amount of chicken per week could increase your mortality risk
HealthResearchers warn that eating this amount of chicken per week could increase your mortality risk
By Ani FreedmanApril 25, 2025
Young woman consulting with doctor whose back is to the camera
HealthNearly half of Gen Z patients have disregarded a doctor’s advice in favor of a friend’s—with 38% trusting social media instead
By Beth GreenfieldApril 25, 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai
SuccessGoogle’s CEO repeats this mantra to himself when he’s overwhelmed at work
By Emma BurleighApril 25, 2025
Children’s skin care products could contain a hidden danger, study finds
FamilyChildren’s skin care products could contain a hidden danger, study finds
By Ani FreedmanApril 25, 2025
This up-and-coming superfood could be the secret to sleeping better
LifeThis up-and-coming superfood could be the secret to sleeping better
By Alexa MikhailApril 25, 2025
Young man on couch smoking a cigarette
HealthAmericans take one step forward, one step back for cancer prevention
By Beth GreenfieldApril 24, 2025
Young girl getting a vaccination from a female doctor
HealthAt this rate, measles could become endemic again within 2 decades, researchers warn
By Beth GreenfieldApril 24, 2025
Giving workers unlimited time off could help companies outperform the S&P 500, investors say
LeadershipGiving workers unlimited time off could help companies outperform the S&P 500, investors say
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 24, 2025
Men can make these 3 lifestyle changes to improve fertility
HealthMen can make these 3 lifestyle changes to improve fertility
By Alexa MikhailApril 24, 2025
Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too
HealthBreakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too
By Susan Jaffe and KFF Health NewsApril 24, 2025
Father with one arm around daughter and another holding a basketball
FamilyHappier parents tap into this 1 emotion
By Beth GreenfieldApril 23, 2025
Here are the top 10 best and worst states for older adults in the workplace
HealthHere are the top 10 best and worst states for older adults in the workplace
By Alexa MikhailApril 23, 2025
Plastic Zyn cans are stacked on top of each other, with some small white pouches piled next to them
RetailPhilip Morris shrugs off economic volatility as Zyn shipments reach new heights—skyrocketing more than 50% year over year
By Sasha RogelbergApril 23, 2025
Childhood exposure to this bacteria could be driving rates of colorectal cancer in millennials and Gen Xers, new study warns
HealthChildhood exposure to this bacteria could be driving rates of colorectal cancer in millennials and Gen Xers, new study warns
By Ani FreedmanApril 23, 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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