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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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Scientists uncover a breakthrough in how probiotics impact mental health
MindScientists uncover a breakthrough in how probiotics impact mental health
By Ani FreedmanApril 14, 2025
  • Experts warn to take a closer look at this popular grocery store superfood
    LifeExperts warn to take a closer look at this popular grocery store superfood
    By Ani FreedmanApril 4, 2025
Police arrested an intruder outside UnitedHealthcare’s HQ months after CEO’s killing and manhunt for Luigi Mangione
HealthPolice arrested an intruder outside UnitedHealthcare’s HQ months after CEO’s killing and manhunt for Luigi Mangione
By The Associated PressApril 14, 2025
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Health5 health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, according to science
By Beth GreenfieldApril 14, 2025
People with successful relationships at home and work share this surprising quality
LifePeople with successful relationships at home and work share this surprising quality
By Alexa MikhailApril 14, 2025
Woman holds a sign reading "medicaid cuts killed me" at a protest
PoliticsNearly 80 million Americans are legally entitled to income-based help like Medicaid and food assistance. The Trump administration dismantled the office that establishes eligibility
By Irina IvanovaApril 13, 2025
As RFK Jr. defends cuts to public health, experts warn of devastating effects that could haunt Americans for decades
HealthAs RFK Jr. defends cuts to public health, experts warn of devastating effects that could haunt Americans for decades
By Carolyn BarberApril 13, 2025
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    HealthThis common diet soda sugar substitute may be making you hungrier, new study warns
    By Beth GreenfieldApril 4, 2025
5 gut-healthy foods everyone should be eating, according to science
Life5 gut-healthy foods everyone should be eating, according to science
By Ani FreedmanApril 13, 2025
These are the top 3 regrets at the end of life, according to a death doula at the bedside of over 1,000 past patients
LifeThese are the top 3 regrets at the end of life, according to a death doula at the bedside of over 1,000 past patients
By Alexa MikhailApril 12, 2025
A mom is hugging her son from behind
FamilyThe 4 basic parenting styles—and what science says about which is best
By Beth GreenfieldApril 12, 2025
The truth about alcohol and your brain: Scientists put a number on the years heavy drinking takes off your life
HealthThe truth about alcohol and your brain: Scientists put a number on the years heavy drinking takes off your life
By Ani FreedmanApril 11, 2025
Trump proclaims himself ‘in good shape,’ but the results of his physical aren’t immediately released
HealthTrump proclaims himself ‘in good shape,’ but the results of his physical aren’t immediately released
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressApril 11, 2025
  • Woman with her hand to her head
    SuccessEurope has caught a work absenteeism bug, turning one of the continent’s biggest advantages into a multi-billion euro strain
    By Prarthana PrakashApril 4, 2025
The No. 1 strategy to employ at work as incivility mounts with return to office
LifeThe No. 1 strategy to employ at work as incivility mounts with return to office
By Alexa MikhailApril 11, 2025
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HealthMarriage has a surprising link to dementia risk, new study finds
By Beth GreenfieldApril 10, 2025
Eating your meals at these exact times could boost your energy levels and prevent chronic disease
LifeEating your meals at these exact times could boost your energy levels and prevent chronic disease
By Ani FreedmanApril 10, 2025
FDA reverses course on RTO order after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations like approving new medicines
HealthFDA reverses course on RTO order after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations like approving new medicines
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressApril 10, 2025
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Life8 signs your work-life balance is in poor health—and how to fix it
By Judith JosephApril 10, 2025
Ms. Rachel with her hands up, wearing blue overalls and pink t-shirt
FamilySurrogacy just brought YouTube and Netflix star Ms. Rachel a new baby—and she’s not alone. Here’s why the business is booming
By Beth GreenfieldApril 9, 2025
More psych hospital beds are needed for kids, but neighbors say not here
MindMore psych hospital beds are needed for kids, but neighbors say not here
By Eric Berger and KFF Health NewsApril 9, 2025
JPMorgan warns one major demographic shock rattling the world will lead to a Social Security cliff by 2033
HealthJPMorgan warns one major demographic shock rattling the world will lead to a Social Security cliff by 2033
By Alexa MikhailApril 9, 2025
LArs Freurgaard Jorgensen and Ursula von der Leyen pictured among Danish business leaders in 2024.
HealthEurope’s pharma titans confront von der Leyen with threat to yank $113 billion from EU and relocate to U.S. as Trump plans ‘major’ tariffs
By Ryan HoggApril 9, 2025
More Americans are stressed about their finances, and it has dangerous consequences for health and IQ
LifeMore Americans are stressed about their finances, and it has dangerous consequences for health and IQ
By Alexa MikhailApril 8, 2025
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FamilyResearchers uncover a link to autism—and it isn’t vaccines
By Beth GreenfieldApril 8, 2025
A mother earning $16.50 an hour says paying $1,200 a month for child care is ‘barely survivable’—and Trump’s tariffs could make it worse
HealthA mother earning $16.50 an hour says paying $1,200 a month for child care is ‘barely survivable’—and Trump’s tariffs could make it worse
By Moriah Balingit and The Associated PressApril 8, 2025
3 eating habits that could help you age well—and 4 that don’t
Health3 eating habits that could help you age well—and 4 that don’t
By Ani FreedmanApril 8, 2025
RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water as the EPA reviews ‘new scientific information’
HealthRFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water as the EPA reviews ‘new scientific information’
By Hannah Schoenbaum, Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressApril 8, 2025
Doctor on the couch with an elderly patient looking at chart
HealthMedicare Advantage’s diagnosing tactics made insurers like UnitedHealthGroup $33 billion richer
By Beth GreenfieldApril 7, 2025
Stressed out children may share one factor: Highly educated parents
FamilyStressed out children may share one factor: Highly educated parents
By Alexa MikhailApril 7, 2025
Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
HealthEx-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
By The Associated Press and Matthew PerroneApril 7, 2025
RFK Jr. heads to West Texas, where a second child has died from measles-related causes as outbreak nears 500 cases
HealthRFK Jr. heads to West Texas, where a second child has died from measles-related causes as outbreak nears 500 cases
By Devi Shastri, Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressApril 6, 2025
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Lifestyle5 healthy superfoods that will probably see prices skyrocket under Trump’s tariffs
By Beth GreenfieldApril 4, 2025
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