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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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HealthBeyond Meat CEO says a smear campaign almost killed his business. Here’s how he’s fighting back
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 22, 2024
  • Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich.
    PoliticsTrump picks RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services, despite his history of skepticism toward vaccines and medicine
    By Jill Colvin, Amanda Seitz and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2024
SoulCycle CEO swears by these 5 morning habits—including the occasional Popeyes sandwich
LifeSoulCycle CEO swears by these 5 morning habits—including the occasional Popeyes sandwich
By Alexa MikhailNovember 22, 2024
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HealthMore than 113 million people are drinking tap water that contains a newly identified chemical—and nobody knows if it’s toxic or not
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 22, 2024
With RFK Jr. in the wings, dozens of American towns are debating the removal of cavity-preventing fluoride from drinking water
HealthWith RFK Jr. in the wings, dozens of American towns are debating the removal of cavity-preventing fluoride from drinking water
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressNovember 22, 2024
Oregon towns are banning magic mushrooms as voters sour on drug reform 4 years after the state became the first to legalize psilocybin
HealthOregon towns are banning magic mushrooms as voters sour on drug reform 4 years after the state became the first to legalize psilocybin
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressNovember 22, 2024
Long-living blue zone diets are fueling the latest superfood craze: Beans
HealthLong-living blue zone diets are fueling the latest superfood craze: Beans
By Alexa MikhailNovember 21, 2024
  • Donald Trump smirking at a podium
    HealthHow Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes
    By Beth GreenfieldNovember 14, 2024
It’s time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis—and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone
CommentaryIt’s time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis—and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone
By Leonardo TrasandeNovember 21, 2024
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris photographed in front of shelves of beer.
FeaturesGen Z are drinking less than their parents. The CEO in charge of Bud Light and Michelob is betting on nonalcoholic beer to woo them back
By Vivienne WaltNovember 21, 2024
Women over 40 swear by a simple hack to build strength and counter aging
HealthWomen over 40 swear by a simple hack to build strength and counter aging
By Alexa MikhailNovember 21, 2024
Swiss pharma giant Novartis says 30 pipeline drugs with ‘significant potential’ will drive long-term growth
FinanceSwiss pharma giant Novartis says 30 pipeline drugs with ‘significant potential’ will drive long-term growth
By AFPNovember 21, 2024
How Dr. Oz could change Medicare under President Trump
HealthHow Dr. Oz could change Medicare under President Trump
By Richard EisenbergNovember 20, 2024
  • RFK Jr. at a Trump/Vance podium
    HealthTrump is praising RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again’ plan. Scientists are worried
    By Korin MillerNovember 13, 2024
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PoliticsFrom TV doctor to Trump insider: How Dr. Mehmet Oz built his empire and found political power
By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressNovember 20, 2024
Americans have one of the world’s worst work-life balances—a 45-minute longer workday is to blame
SuccessAmericans have one of the world’s worst work-life balances—a 45-minute longer workday is to blame
By Chloe BergerNovember 20, 2024
Dr. Mehmet Oz at the 40/40 Club popup inside Fanatics Fest NYC held at Jacob Javits Convention Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City.
HealthTrump taps Dr. Oz, a heart surgeon famous for appearing on Oprah’s show who was later criticized for pushing fad diets, to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressNovember 19, 2024
Do energy drinks come with health risks? An expert’s warning
HealthDo energy drinks come with health risks? An expert’s warning
By Ani FreedmanNovember 19, 2024
A new, potentially more dangerous version of mpox has been found in the U.S.
HealthA new, potentially more dangerous version of mpox has been found in the U.S.
By Chris MorrisNovember 19, 2024
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HealthMedicare Part B is getting more expensive and outpacing inflation. Here’s what you can expect to pay in 2025
By Margie Zable FisherNovember 19, 2024
A woman holds up a skincare product in front of a ring light and camera.
SuccessTikTok ‘dermfluencers’ have medical students flocking to dermatology, where they can make half a million dollars a year and work four days a week
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 18, 2024
Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults. But a 2024 study suggests exercise may not be enough to undo the cardiovascular damage of too much sitting.
HealthSitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more
By Lindsey LeakeNovember 18, 2024
Young sleeping woman and alarm clock in bedroom at home
HealthWhy you feel better waking up naturally vs an alarm, according to a neurologist
By Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation and The Associated PressNovember 18, 2024
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in China with prices well below U.S.
HealthNovo Nordisk launches Wegovy in China with prices well below U.S.
By Amber Tong and BloombergNovember 18, 2024
1 dies and dozens are sickened after eating organic carrots contaminated with E. coli
Health1 dies and dozens are sickened after eating organic carrots contaminated with E. coli
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressNovember 18, 2024
woman leaning on a counter eating a tomato out of a salad
LifestyleYou can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and exercise. Here’s what to eat more of, and what to cut out
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 16, 2024
Is soy good or bad for you? We asked experts and here’s the verdict
HealthIs soy good or bad for you? We asked experts and here’s the verdict
By Ani FreedmanNovember 15, 2024
The No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’
FamilyThe No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’
By Beth GreenfieldNovember 15, 2024
The prospect of becoming more physically active may seem intimidating as you age, but Arnold Schwarzenegger wants you to give it a go.
C-SuiteArnold Schwarzenegger’s 3 tips for staying active as you age: ‘Don’t think, just get going’
By Lindsey LeakeNovember 15, 2024
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HealthTech millionaire who spends $2 million a year to live forever looks unrecognizable after anti-aging procedure
By Ani FreedmanNovember 15, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. standing in front of a podium with Donald Trump looking on behind him.
PoliticsEven if RFK Jr. fires everyone at the FDA, it won’t matter because he doesn’t know anyone with the ‘technical expertise’ to alter the rules, former chief counsel says
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 15, 2024
FDA announces new rules to make TV drug ads clearer as Trump nominates RFK Jr., who wants to ban them
HealthFDA announces new rules to make TV drug ads clearer as Trump nominates RFK Jr., who wants to ban them
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2024
Walking more could add as much as 11 years to your life, study says. Here’s how
LifeWalking more could add as much as 11 years to your life, study says. Here’s how
By Ani FreedmanNovember 14, 2024
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