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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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Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
HealthBelgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
By The Associated PressDecember 29, 2024
  • 9 ways to avoid financial stress this holiday season
    Personal Finance9 ways to avoid financial stress this holiday season
    By Adriana Morga and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2024
Norovirus cases are surging around the US and 40% above highs for this time of year
HealthNorovirus cases are surging around the US and 40% above highs for this time of year
By The Associated PressDecember 29, 2024
Where RFK Jr. got all his money and how he gained power in Trump’s circle
FinanceWhere RFK Jr. got all his money and how he gained power in Trump’s circle
By Alena Botros and Jane ThierDecember 29, 2024
If Dry January is too much for you, try its more lenient cousin—Damp January
LifeIf Dry January is too much for you, try its more lenient cousin—Damp January
By Alexa MikhailDecember 29, 2024
‘Never take health tips from a centenarian,’ say experts—this is what you should do to live longer
Health‘Never take health tips from a centenarian,’ say experts—this is what you should do to live longer
By Amber MiddletonDecember 29, 2024
Elon Musk admits he takes an Ozempic-like weight-loss drug that RFK Jr. wants to restrict
HealthElon Musk admits he takes an Ozempic-like weight-loss drug that RFK Jr. wants to restrict
By Alexa MikhailDecember 27, 2024
  • A researcher examining a slide while standing with coworker in background at laboratory
    Health20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health
    By Erika FryDecember 18, 2024
7 in 10 Americans say healthcare denials and insurance company profits carry some blame in CEO’s death
Health7 in 10 Americans say healthcare denials and insurance company profits carry some blame in CEO’s death
By Linley Sanders, Tom Murphy, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressDecember 27, 2024
Insomnia affects up to 50% of adults and can hurt your body and brain. Experts say these tips can help you beat it
LifeInsomnia affects up to 50% of adults and can hurt your body and brain. Experts say these tips can help you beat it
By Ani FreedmanDecember 27, 2024
Several women on Pilates Reformers in a class
LifestylePilates dominated fitness trends this year. 4 health benefits of the workout that will make you a convert
By Beth GreenfieldDecember 27, 2024
An unidentified woman holds a ready-baked bread in her hands on a linen napkin
HealthBurned out workers ditch hustle culture for ‘slow living’ trend of old-fashioned wood-burning stoves and unstructured play
By Food Drink Life and The Associated PressDecember 26, 2024
Olympian Jordan Chiles is setting her sights on a new goal: raising awareness of type 1 diabetes
HealthOlympian Jordan Chiles is setting her sights on a new goal: raising awareness of type 1 diabetes
By Mahnoor KhanDecember 26, 2024
  • Rage has long shadowed American health care. It’s rarely produced big change
    HealthRage has long shadowed American health care. It’s rarely produced big change
    By Noam N. Levey and KFF Health NewsDecember 18, 2024
group of coworkers standing in an office corridor, chatting and smiling
MindWorkplace well-being is at an all-time low. Here are 5 ways employers can actually help
By Alexa MikhailDecember 26, 2024
Senior men having coffee in front of suburban home.
LifeResearchers have followed over 700 people since 1938 to find the keys to happiness. Here’s what they discovered
By Alexa MikhailDecember 25, 2024
Elderly woman looking out her window
HealthAmericans over 75 have the highest rates of suicide. How to prevent depression with aging, according to AARP
By Debra WhitmanDecember 24, 2024
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to NY state murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
HealthLuigi Mangione pleads not guilty to NY state murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
By The Associated PressDecember 23, 2024
Surging cases and lagging vaccines: Why this U.S. flu season has experts worried
HealthSurging cases and lagging vaccines: Why this U.S. flu season has experts worried
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressDecember 23, 2024
Two men in a kitchen cooking
Life4 daily habits of truly happy people
By Kristine GillDecember 21, 2024
Lynparza (olaparib), a product of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical firm Merck and Fortune 500 Europe company AstraZeneca, showed meaningful improvements in overall survival in people with germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm), HER2-negative high-risk early breast cancer, 2024 clinical trial data suggest.
HealthMerck-AstraZeneca breast cancer drug reduces risk of death by 28% in patients diagnosed early, clinical trial shows
By Lindsey LeakeDecember 20, 2024
Cigna logo is seen displayed on a smartphone
HealthFormer Cigna insurance executive says he quit after witnessing an industry that ‘puts profits over patients’
By Ani FreedmanDecember 20, 2024
Keto vs. paleo diet: which one is better? Experts weigh in
LifeKeto vs. paleo diet: which one is better? Experts weigh in
By Ani FreedmanDecember 20, 2024
Thousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time
HealthThousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time
By Richard EisenbergDecember 20, 2024
A toddler sits in his car seat, asleep
Retail600,000 child car seats recalled due to potentially loose harnesses
By The Associated PressDecember 20, 2024
Novo Nordisk advertising flags and logo on facade, Danish pharmaceutical healthcare giant Novo Nordisk AS, production innovative drugs, obesity treatment Ozempic, Mainz, Germany June 15, 2024
HealthNovo Nordisk faces stock market bloodbath after weight-loss drug trial disappoints
By Ryan Hogg and AFPDecember 20, 2024
Jane Fonda standing in a purple-lit studio with her hands on her hips
LifeJane Fonda, 86, is Meta’s latest virtual workout coach: ‘We have to keep moving’
By Beth GreenfieldDecember 19, 2024
A senior couple embracing on a public bench in a park
HealthHere’s who gets Social Security benefits if the new expansion passes in Congress this week
By The Associated PressDecember 19, 2024
U.S. life expectancy jumped up by a year thanks to falling drug overdoses and heart disease
HealthU.S. life expectancy jumped up by a year thanks to falling drug overdoses and heart disease
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressDecember 19, 2024
California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
HealthCalifornia declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
By Carolyn BarberDecember 18, 2024
As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
HealthPublic health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading
By Lindsey LeakeDecember 18, 2024
A dirty duck is being handled by a man wearing gloves
HealthFirst severe case of bird flu in the U.S. leaves Louisiana patient in critical condition
By Mike Stobbe, Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressDecember 18, 2024
Closeup of a bottle of hydroxychloroquine and scattered pills
HealthRFK Jr. has accused the FDA of suppressing hydroxychloroquine. Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.
By Beth GreenfieldDecember 18, 2024
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