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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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Vaccinating U.S. chickens could help cut $6 egg prices, but it probably won’t happen for a long time—if ever. Here’s why
FinanceVaccinating U.S. chickens could help cut $6 egg prices, but it probably won’t happen for a long time—if ever. Here’s why
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressMarch 13, 2025
  • The top power players at Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain tech startup
    LeadershipThe top power players at Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain tech startup
    By Luisa BeltranMarch 6, 2025
This 4-question quiz from Stanford psychiatrists can help protect from the dangers of AI
MindThis 4-question quiz from Stanford psychiatrists can help protect from the dangers of AI
By Saneha Borisuth and Nina VasanMarch 12, 2025
Being obsessed with blood sugar might be a mistake for older adults, research shows
HealthBeing obsessed with blood sugar might be a mistake for older adults, research shows
By Alexa MikhailMarch 12, 2025
Teen girl wearing headphones and looking at her smartphone
FamilyTikTok introduces tighter controls for kids and teens—but experts still have a warning for parents
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 12, 2025
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HealthThe government wants to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods so it paid people $5,000 to eat chicken nuggets for science
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressMarch 12, 2025
Health care for more than 100 million Americans is being turned over to a supplement salesman
HealthHealth care for more than 100 million Americans is being turned over to a supplement salesman
By KFF Health News and Darius TahirMarch 12, 2025
  • The workout routine that leaves this 82-year-old fitness instructor feeling like he’s 50
    HealthThe workout routine that leaves this 82-year-old fitness instructor feeling like he’s 50
    By Ani FreedmanMarch 5, 2025
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends US President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.
HealthRFK Jr. gives food companies ultimatum to remove artificial dyes
By Deena Shanker and BloombergMarch 11, 2025
Two family photos of the author with her dad.
Health5 health and safety warnings my ER doctor dad never let me forget 
By Alexa MikhailMarch 11, 2025
Mom sitting with her arms around her kid who looks to be around 10 years old
FamilyWhy moms rejecting the ‘tiger’ approach turn to ‘panda’ parenting instead
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 11, 2025
5 things most Americans say are true about love and successful relationships
Family5 things most Americans say are true about love and successful relationships
By Ani FreedmanMarch 11, 2025
Nate Brough, with a mohawk and sunglasses, speaks outside with a blue sky behind him.
PoliticsFired NIH workers fear bleak job prospects in the private sector because their research is too specific to be retrofitted: ‘No VC is going to fund that’
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 11, 2025
  • CDC office entrance with a plant
    Politics‘Read this email immediately’: CDC calls 180 employees back to work 2 weeks after firing them
    By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMarch 5, 2025
L’Oreal recalls acne treatment on cancer-linked chemical
HealthL’Oreal recalls acne treatment on cancer-linked chemical
By Anna Edney and BloombergMarch 10, 2025
Kate Hudson in a pale slip dress sitting and speaking into a microphone
FamilyKate Hudson, mom of 3, admits that ‘parenting is hard.’ But learning this important lesson can help, she says
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 10, 2025
This gastroenterologist says probiotics are ‘a waste of money.’ Here’s what you should be doing instead
LifeThis gastroenterologist says probiotics are ‘a waste of money.’ Here’s what you should be doing instead
By Ani FreedmanMarch 10, 2025
These 4 M’s are the key to successful aging, expert reveals
HealthThese 4 M’s are the key to successful aging, expert reveals
By Alexa MikhailMarch 10, 2025
Utah is poised to be the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
HealthUtah is poised to be the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
By Chris MorrisMarch 10, 2025
My son’s rare disease diagnosis spurred me to ditch Big Pharma for a biotech startup
CommentaryMy son’s rare disease diagnosis spurred me to ditch Big Pharma for a biotech startup
By Michelle WernerMarch 10, 2025
A man outside in the snow holds a sign with rainbow lettering that reads, "Save kid's cancer research from 'DOGE' please!"
PoliticsFired NIH workers lost their ‘dream job.’ Due to a Kafkaesque appeals process and slim private-sector offerings, their futures may be in jeopardy, too
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 10, 2025
Single-engine plane crashes and burns near Pennsylvania retirement community, sending all 5 aboard to hospitals
HealthSingle-engine plane crashes and burns near Pennsylvania retirement community, sending all 5 aboard to hospitals
By Christopher Weber and The Associated PressMarch 10, 2025
These are the 10 happiest cities in America, according to new research
LifeThese are the 10 happiest cities in America, according to new research
By Ani FreedmanMarch 10, 2025
How a health savings account fits into your retirement strategy
LifeHow a health savings account fits into your retirement strategy
By The Associated PressMarch 9, 2025
What’s your VO2 max? The most important health metric you’re probably not aware of shows how fit you really are
LifeWhat’s your VO2 max? The most important health metric you’re probably not aware of shows how fit you really are
By Ani FreedmanMarch 8, 2025
A patient in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber in a medical setting
LifeLebron James and Silicon Valley’s elite use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to stall aging and inflammation. Here’s what it’s all about
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 8, 2025
WHO offers early retirement to cut costs ahead of U.S. exit
HealthWHO offers early retirement to cut costs ahead of U.S. exit
By Bloomberg, Ashleigh Furlong and Naomi KresgeMarch 7, 2025
Man in white shirt, blazer and glasses sitting onstage at a conference and gesticulating with his hands
LifestyleOura’s CEO says Gen Z and millennials are rebelling against the baby boomer mentality on health
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 7, 2025
Your family’s relationship with money affects your spending decisions. How to transform your ‘financial DNA’
FamilyYour family’s relationship with money affects your spending decisions. How to transform your ‘financial DNA’
By Elizabeth HusserlMarch 7, 2025
FDA nominee avoids answering questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
HealthFDA nominee avoids answering questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2025
Silicon Valley’s $7,500 a year biohacking clinic co-founded by Peter Attia is now betting on the wealthy elite of New York City
HealthSilicon Valley’s $7,500 a year biohacking clinic co-founded by Peter Attia is now betting on the wealthy elite of New York City
By Alexa MikhailMarch 7, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
HealthRFK Jr. touts vitamin A and cod liver oil as another death is reported in growing measles outbreak. Health experts warn the move is ‘misleading the public’
By Carolyn BarberMarch 6, 2025
Just one simple dietary change could help you fight back against cancer and heart disease
HealthJust one simple dietary change could help you fight back against cancer and heart disease
By Ani FreedmanMarch 6, 2025
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