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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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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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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
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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
  • Pope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says
    HealthPope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says
    By Alberto Brambilla and BloombergFebruary 22, 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
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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
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MindEating disorders in middle age are ‘way more common than people think,’ says expert. 3 women share their stories
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 5, 2025
Thrive Market’s millennial CEO built a Costco model for Whole Foods shoppers with 1.6 million American customers
SuccessThrive Market’s millennial CEO built a Costco model for Whole Foods shoppers with 1.6 million American customers
By Cheyann HarrisMarch 5, 2025
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HealthI tried the American Cancer Society’s new cancer risk assessment. Here’s what I learned
By Ani FreedmanMarch 4, 2025
  • Nutritionists offer these 6 ways to get back to a healthy diet
    LifeNutritionists offer these 6 ways to get back to a healthy diet
    By Korin MillerFebruary 22, 2025
AI massage startup raises $83 million, brings robots to Equinox
HealthAI massage startup raises $83 million, brings robots to Equinox
By Lizette ChapmanMarch 4, 2025
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FamilyWant to be a good parent? Experts boil it down to 4 things you should do
By Rachel Reiff EllisMarch 4, 2025
Older woman lying awake in bed, facing camera with her eyes open
Life3 things driving the global sleep deficit—which is turning into a health crisis and costing companies
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 4, 2025
Home improvements can help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill
HealthHome improvements can help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill
By KFF Health NewsMarch 4, 2025
Interest in GLP-1 medications like Ozempic will continue to grow given the multiple health conditions they can improve.
CommentaryThe crisis over GLP-1 out-of-pocket costs deepens—it’s time for health-care leaders to step up
By Wendy BarnesMarch 4, 2025
  • People clink wine glasses at a dinner party
    HealthThe dangers of drinking: Experts explain the 4 ways alcohol can cause cancer
    By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 21, 2025
Texas measles cases rise to 146 as state’s biggest outbreak in nearly 30 years expands after child’s death
HealthTexas measles cases rise to 146 as state’s biggest outbreak in nearly 30 years expands after child’s death
By Jamie Stengle and The Associated PressMarch 1, 2025
If you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
HealthIf you’re not happy with your Medicare Advantage plan, experts offer these tips to find better benefits
By Richard EisenbergFebruary 28, 2025
McDonald’s CEO shares 3 food trends driving his business: ‘Protein is hot’
HealthMcDonald’s CEO shares 3 food trends driving his business: ‘Protein is hot’
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 28, 2025
Emma Walmsley, chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City on September 24, 2024.
HealthGSK could double CEO Emma Walmsley’s pay to $27 million in bid to bring U.K. exec salaries in line with the U.S.
By Ryan HoggFebruary 28, 2025
The DOGE-fueled firing of AI experts at the FDA endangers lives and worsens the hospital crisis
CommentaryThe DOGE-fueled firing of AI experts at the FDA endangers lives and worsens the hospital crisis
By Siva SomayajulaFebruary 27, 2025
A woman wearing a head wrap gets a vaccine from a masked doctor
HealthEarly mRNA vaccine trial results show potential breakthrough in fighting one of the deadliest cancers
By Beth GreenfieldFebruary 27, 2025
Elon Musk admits DOGE accidentally eliminated prevention measures combatting Ebola virus 
HealthElon Musk admits DOGE accidentally eliminated prevention measures combatting Ebola virus 
By Christiaan HetznerFebruary 27, 2025
Stop blaming the loneliness epidemic on social media—digital communities help more than they hurt
CommentaryStop blaming the loneliness epidemic on social media—digital communities help more than they hurt
By Steve ZatzFebruary 26, 2025
Eli Lilly's headquarters sits behind a gate with the US flag raised
FinanceEli Lilly to spend $27 billion to bolster U.S. drug manufacturing as Trump tariffs loom
By Madison Muller and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
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HealthFirst U.S. measles death in over a decade: Unvaccinated child dies of virus in Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people
By Devi Shastri and The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2025
The unexpected aging clues hidden in your nails, according to 3 dermatologists
HealthThe unexpected aging clues hidden in your nails, according to 3 dermatologists
By Alexa MikhailFebruary 26, 2025
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HealthThe truth about American drinking water: Report shows widespread presence of hazardous chemicals
By Beth GreenfieldFebruary 26, 2025
People are adding salt to their water in hopes of helping their hydration and digestion. Are the health benefits real?
LifePeople are adding salt to their water in hopes of helping their hydration and digestion. Are the health benefits real?
By Ani FreedmanFebruary 25, 2025
A woman holds a carton of eggs and looks at an empty refrigerated shelf at a grocery store.
RetailU.S. Customs in Texas has stopped more than 90 people from smuggling eggs into the country this year as bird flu ratchets up prices
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 25, 2025
The federal funding freeze is inciting fear and chaos for millions with cancer. There’s a better way
CommentaryThe federal funding freeze is inciting fear and chaos for millions with cancer. There’s a better way
By Julia Frydman and Stephanie BroussardFebruary 25, 2025
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HealthWith RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in
By KFF Health News and Arthur AllenFebruary 25, 2025
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MindTV journalist Kendis Gibson says he secretly battled depression before psychedelics saved his life
By Karla PopeFebruary 24, 2025
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Health50-year-old security guard lost 70 pounds on Wegovy—then gained two pants sizes when he lost insurance coverage
By Tom Murphy and The Associated PressFebruary 24, 2025
Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it
HealthAgeism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it
By Liz SeegertFebruary 23, 2025
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