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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
Ashley Yetman
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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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
  • Study confirms link between cancer and at least 10 popular ultra-processed foods
    HealthStudy confirms link between cancer and at least 10 popular ultra-processed foods
    By Ani FreedmanDecember 13, 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
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
I tried an EMF-blocking device to reduce my exposure to potentially dangerous radiation. Here’s what happened
LifeI tried an EMF-blocking device to reduce my exposure to potentially dangerous radiation. Here’s what happened
By Jaspre GuestDecember 18, 2024
Suspect Luigi Mangione
HealthHow Luigi Mangione went from an ivy league computer science grad to getting charged with terrorism
By The Associated PressDecember 17, 2024
Donald Trump speaks in front of a podium with a blue sign that said "Trump Vance"
PoliticsTrump criticizes ‘rich as hell’ pharmacy benefit managers
By Sasha RogelbergDecember 17, 2024
  • Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder wasn’t a client of the insurer, police say
    HealthSuspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder wasn’t a client of the insurer, police say
    By The Associated PressDecember 13, 2024
Michael Phelps says these 2 parenting tricks are his key to raising mentally healthy kids
MindMichael Phelps says these 2 parenting tricks are his key to raising mentally healthy kids
By Ani FreedmanDecember 17, 2024
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
HealthThe pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
By Richard EisenbergDecember 17, 2024
Donald Trump smiles and points out his right index finger to ring the bell of the New York Stock Exchange, surrounded by his entourage as his TIME "Person of the Year" cover is projected in the background.
PoliticsTrump says he’ll end daylight saving time: Here are the winners and losers if he does
By Greg McKennaDecember 17, 2024
A genetically modified pig chews on a chain in a cage
HealthPatients are so sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant that they’re signing up in droves to receive vital organs from pigs
By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2024
Trump says he’s a ‘big believer’ in polio vaccine and might pardon NYC Mayor Adams at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago press conference
PoliticsTrump says he’s a ‘big believer’ in polio vaccine and might pardon NYC Mayor Adams at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago press conference
By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2024
  • Mark Bertolini is mid-sentence. He is in front of a blue screen with yellow writing on it.
    HealthFormer Aetna CEO says he’d eliminate employer-sponsored insurance to fix the U.S. healthcare industry in wake of UnitedHealthcare shooting
    By Sasha RogelbergDecember 13, 2024
U.S. to require alarms if rear passengers in cars don’t fasten their seat belts
HealthU.S. to require alarms if rear passengers in cars don’t fasten their seat belts
By The Associated PressDecember 17, 2024
Emergency vehicles are parked outside the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., where multiple injuries were reported following a shooting, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
LeadershipWisconsin school shooter likely died by suicide after the teen opened fire on students
By The Associated PressDecember 16, 2024
Baby with a nebulizer mask on his face
HealthModerna pauses its RSV vaccine trial for children after 5 infants are hospitalized in latest challenge of preventing disease
By Beth GreenfieldDecember 16, 2024
Elite runner and Peloton instructor Becs Gentry ran 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. How she prepared for the grueling $50,000 challenge
LifeElite runner and Peloton instructor Becs Gentry ran 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. How she prepared for the grueling $50,000 challenge
By Alexa MikhailDecember 16, 2024
Mitch McConnell says Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of trying to discredit vaccine for polio, a disease he had as a child
HealthMitch McConnell says Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of trying to discredit vaccine for polio, a disease he had as a child
By Moriah Balingit and The Associated PressDecember 16, 2024
This practice in the health insurance industry may have ‘gotten out of control,’ Wall Street analyst says
HealthThis practice in the health insurance industry may have ‘gotten out of control,’ Wall Street analyst says
By Jason MaDecember 15, 2024
How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
HealthHow to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
By Richard EisenbergDecember 15, 2024
CEO murder suspect said to hire former top NY prosecutor
HealthCEO murder suspect said to hire former top NY prosecutor
By Patricia Hurtado, David Voreacos and BloombergDecember 14, 2024
How UnitedHealthcare and other mega-insurers came to dominate the $4.5 trillion health care industry that Americans both hate and rely upon
FeaturesHow UnitedHealthcare and other mega-insurers came to dominate the $4.5 trillion health care industry that Americans both hate and rely upon
By Erika FryDecember 14, 2024
Woman sitting cross-legged and looking down at a pregnancy test she is holding
Family4 possible modern-day factors behind infertility 
By Beth GreenfieldDecember 14, 2024
Are ‘blue zones’ a myth? Extreme aging is built on pension fraud and century-old lies, researcher claims
HealthAre ‘blue zones’ a myth? Extreme aging is built on pension fraud and century-old lies, researcher claims
By Daniel Lawler and AFPDecember 14, 2024
Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient and very costly, Trump says, vowing GOP will use ‘best efforts’ to get rid of it
HealthDaylight Saving Time is inconvenient and very costly, Trump says, vowing GOP will use ‘best efforts’ to get rid of it
By Jill Colvin and The Associated PressDecember 13, 2024
The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.
HealthPolio is a deadly disease with a vaccine that RFK Jr.’s adviser wants to ban. Here’s how the immunization works
By Lindsey LeakeDecember 13, 2024
Luigi Mangione
HealthFlorida woman tells police ‘evil’ insurance companies ‘deserve karma’ after threatening Blue Cross invoking Luigi Mangione
By The Associated PressDecember 13, 2024
How losing control to cancer changed my perspective as a founder 
CommentaryHow losing control to cancer changed my perspective as a founder 
By Evelyn RusliDecember 13, 2024
The lawyer who is helping RFK Jr. pick officials for the Trump administration wants the FDA to revoke approval for a polio vaccine
HealthThe lawyer who is helping RFK Jr. pick officials for the Trump administration wants the FDA to revoke approval for a polio vaccine
By Alena BotrosDecember 13, 2024
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: UnitedHealth Group CEO, Andrew Witty attends The Future of Everything presented by the Wall Street Journal at Spring Studios on May 19, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
LeadershipThe CEO of UnitedHealth Group says company employees have been ‘barraged by threats’
By Brit MorseDecember 13, 2024
These 6 common household products may be making Americans sick, a toxicologist warns
HealthThese 6 common household products may be making Americans sick, a toxicologist warns
By Kells McPhillipsDecember 13, 2024
This Netflix filmmaker made 3 lifestyle changes after spending a year with a millionaire who is trying to live forever
HealthThis Netflix filmmaker made 3 lifestyle changes after spending a year with a millionaire who is trying to live forever
By Alexa MikhailDecember 13, 2024
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